Branch Area Transit Authority (BATA Bus)

Public transportation in Branch County and Coldwater Country area is provided by the Branch Area Transit Authority (BATA). The service operates on a demand-response system and maintains a total of 10 buses and approximately 23 employees. Buses are in service from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sundays. Funding for the Authority is supported by a combination of State and Federal monies, County mileage and bus fares. For further information, contact BATA at (517) 278-5889.