Oats Transportation Services

Category: Non-profit organization in Springfield, Missouri

Address: 2909 N Martin Ave, Springfield, MO 65803, USA

Phone: +14178879272

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7AM–2PM

Tuesday: 7AM–2PM

Wednesday: 7AM–2PM

Thursday: 7AM–2PM

Friday: 7AM–2PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Miss Grizzly Green

Sep 28, 2022

Had to call for my mom whose phone went out of service a few days ago. Called from Washington state to schedule her an appointment. Lilly was so friendly and understanding. They are also very prompt and on time. Thank you for your help and understanding. ❤️

Jaime Allen

Sep 8, 2022

You can rarely get through to them when you call. You often get voicemail but then no one calls you back. If you happen to get someone to answer, you are supposed to be able to schedule medical transports a month in advance. I'm not very happy with them today because my aunt was supposed to be scheduled for transportation for her dialysis appointment through May 27 per my call with them on April 29 but they only had her scheduled for May 6 through May 9 so she was not picked up this morning and they are telling me that they can't get her on the schedule until May 20. What are we supposed to do about May 13, May 16 and May 18? The manager and dispatcher are supposed to be looking into it and seeing if there is any way possible they can get her on the schedule for those days but I'm not holding my breath for a return call. I appreciate the lady this morning but this is not what I should be dealing with this morning especially since they were supposed to have her on the schedule for the rest of month anyway. EDIT: They did end up rectifying the issue.

Tina Parsley

Sep 3, 2022

I had a great experience with traveling long trips as well as short travel, county to county

chaya blansky

Apr 15, 2022

When I was asking the driver yesterday for his office # to give to a friend of mine that has a difficulties walking and wanted to help her get to a senior center facility in Branson, the driver was completely ignored my request and didn’t even bother to give me the business card phone number, that I was asking than. I was shocked and surprised that people that supposed to help others to get to their destination, was rude and dismissive and didn’t even bother to respond back to me. I had to ask him 3 times for his card until I finally got it and was wondered if people like him working in this company that supposed to be helpful and caring, and behaved that way, what kind of service others can expect from them to get? I felt sorry for the person that was in a wile chair and was hesitate to ask for any help after seeing my attempt to get some basic information without any response. I saw that this company also asked for donations from the public. But after experienced the rudeness behaviour of the driver, when they actually get paid, and still can’t be kind with other people, I decide not to even consider donating to this company after that unkind incident that I’ve saw. Definitely not a positive vehicle to get around with with this type of workers that can’t be polite and respectful to others when a simple question had being asked. I’ll not recommend it to my friend after all. I wonder if they takes a class before they started to work there, just to exercise the basic manners that are necessary in dealing with the public. Doesn’t seem like it at all!

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Questions & Answers

How much does it cost to ride the OATS bus, and do they allow service dogs?

RobloxGameReview | Oct 5, 2018
Rose Whitney | Oct 5, 2019

what if you have Medicare

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Wondering why the oats busses_ vans do not crosd cointu lines. That is absurd, many seniors and medical patients have appointments in various locations and do not have access to wheelchair friendly transportation .

sue clabby | Oct 5, 2018
Betsy Garrett | Oct 4, 2021

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Do you pick up in Aurora and deliver to VA in Springfield then return to Aurora. If you do how much?

PJ Graham | Oct 5, 2019
mrsfishtwo | Oct 5, 2019

Do you mean Springfield, Missouri? Of that is the case, then yes, they do. I believe the price is $10, and only certain days of the week. You can go to their website at www.oatstransit.org for information.

Who can ride the Oats bus?

Ann Dougherty | Oct 5, 2018
Radio Dude | Oct 5, 2018

Anybody can, if you have an email or contact number I can give you more info. I drive for the company

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WILL the O.A.T.S BUS TAKE ME TO THE MALL?

Sharon Kim | Oct 5, 2018
Tiffany Ann | Oct 5, 2018

Yes

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If your car is in the shop and you are a senior can you use Oats for dr appt?

Nell Kay | Oct 1, 2022
Miss Grizzly Green | Oct 1, 2022

I believe so yes, just make sure you call and schedule your appointment like a week in advance.

Does the OATS bus run in Mountain Grove Missouri?

Alecia Mundy | Oct 4, 2021
Jim Rosenberg | Oct 4, 2021

Call Oats Springfield office

Do have be a senior citizen to ride and can get a ride on the same day you call?

Elizabeth Grindstaff | Oct 5, 2019
Tamela Stevens | Oct 5, 2019

You do not need to be a senior citizen to ride Oats transportation. Sadly you cannot get a same day ride when you call.

Ok both the OATS Sites say they are open today but the phone message says that they are closed due to the weather. Do they run on Washington's birthday

Mary Wysocki | Oct 5, 2019
maggie meltabarger | Oct 5, 2019

They are closed today for Presidents day. They run on Washington's Birthday. If schools are closed to bad weather the buses do not run but if office workers can get to work offices are open

Is there a age limit?

Michelle Walker | Oct 5, 2019
Debbi Huckelba | Oct 5, 2019

Depends on area. You may call office at 887-9272 for details

Can u have emotional support analyst with you on the bus ?

Tonya Knd | Oct 5, 2018
Cindy Hudson | Oct 5, 2018

OATS is available to anyone.

Does it cost to ride the oats bus to Walmart if I have Medicaid?

Teresa Large | Oct 5, 2018
Leann Anderson | Oct 5, 2018

Yes it does. Medicaid only covers medical appointments..

Can oat gimme a lift to my girlfriend's house? She be livin' down Joplin...

Laird Sasser | Oct 5, 2018
Josh W (Josh W.) | Sep 13, 2022

I know this is a few years late in coming, but if you live in Jasper Co. and she lives on the Jasper Co. side of Joplin, no they won't. Unless you live in Carl Junction or Carthage, that is. The last time I checked, they will do *some* medical and Medicaid/Medicare-funded rides from Joplin to CJ and Carthage and vice versa. Your best bet in Jasper Co. would be either the trolleys or MAPS. Or Uber, Lyft, etc. Not sure about the Newton Co. side of Joplin, but I am trying to find out....

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Would I be able to ride from Forsyth to Branson Mondays, Wednesday's and Fridays for cardiac rehab

angie musselman | Oct 5, 2018
Radio Dude | Oct 5, 2018

That would be a question for our Oats office in Springfield

Are you open today?

sherry vandevelde | Oct 5, 2018
Bill Fowler | Oct 5, 2018

Except weekends & Holidays, if schoolbusses run, OATS runs. If school is cancelled because of weather it's too dangerous for our riders.

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Will the OATS BUS TAKE ME TO THE MALL AND OTHER. PLACES. LIKE THAT?

Sharon Kim | Oct 5, 2018
Sharon Kim | Oct 5, 2018

Or out to eat at a restaurant?

Is there a punch card system? If not, then there should be for people that can't budget their money well.

Linda Galyen | Oct 5, 2018
Cindy Hudson | Oct 5, 2018

There are coupons that can be purchased, then used for any of the trips.

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