BATA Transit Official

05/28/2026

Join us for Try Transit Day, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026! Free rides on all fixed routes! We'll also be serving up free breakfast at the Hall Street Station from 7am to 9am!

05/26/2026

The 32nd Annual Smart Commute Week is June 1-5, 2026. It's a great time to "Get in the Loop" with BATA!

05/21/2026

Summer traffic is on the way!
Beat the traffic and skip the Parking. Try Park-n-Ride!

05/20/2026

BATA Holiday Schedule: On Memorial Day (May 25) BATA will be closed with limited Link service from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. BATA Scheduling will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.bata.net or call 231.941.2324 to learn more.

05/19/2026

Join us and the Senior Center Network of Grand Traverse County on Thursday! Details below...

🚌 Try a smarter way to get to the Senior Center with BATA Buddies!

Join us this Thursday, May 21 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and see just how easy public transportation can be!

🚍 Park at Meijer and ride the Bayline — it’s always FREE!
🛒 Stop to grocery shop after visiting the center
🚗 No need to stress about parking
💙 Smart, easy, and convenient — a win-win!

A Senior Center Friend will be available at Meijer and The Senior Center to help assist riders throughout the day.

📍 Thursday, May 21
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Sponsored by Senior Center Friends.

05/14/2026

You can save money by using BATA! Getting started is easy when you understand the routes!

05/13/2026

Come by the Grand Traverse Civic Center today from 10 am - 4 pm for the Senior Center Network of Grand Traverse County Senior Expo. Free Bayline rides all day to the Civic Center or request a Link ride.

05/12/2026

It seems like Spring might actually be here! Explore TC and save some money on gas with BATA!

05/11/2026

Getting ready for Smart Commute Week!

The 32nd Annual Smart Commute Week is just around the corner! Join us June 1-5 for events promoting cycling, walking, taking the bus and carpooling. Free daily breakfasts are hosted at various locations around town for smart commuters.

Every year, community members challenge each other to a friendly competition known as the Commuter Cup Challenge. The Challenge is open to ALL and totally FREE to participate.

Learn more and sign up here: https://traversetrails.org/event/smart-commute-week/

05/08/2026

Had a great time sharing with students all the great future career opportunities in public transit at the Northwest Michigan Works MiCareer Quest yesterday.

05/07/2026

If your commute from Kingsley is getting expensive, give BATA a try. We're always happy to welcome a new rider!