WOTA Has Record Breaking Day for Rides
(Crystal A. Proxmire, June 29, 2026)
Highland Township, MI – Transit usage is rising in Western Oakland County, and WOTA drivers are rising to the challenge.
On Tuesday May 20, Western Oakland Transportation Authority (WOTA) celebrated a record of 519 rides that day. That record did not last long however, as on June 3rd they topped it with 530 rides!
WOTA provides door to door service for riders in Keego Harbor, Lake Angelus, Orchard Lake, Sylvan Lake, Walled Lake, Groveland Township, Highland Township, Holly Township, Rose Township, Waterford Township, White Lake Township, and the Village of Holly. Some destinations can be outside of those boundaries. Users schedule rides in advance, and the staff works hard to coordinate drivers and get people safely where they need to be.
There are 90 drivers on staff, and for that record breaking day, 52 of them were on the road. Rides began at 6am, and the last drivers ended their busy day after 9pm.
“The drivers and dispatchers at WOTA are exceptional. Their care and concern for our riders is no mistake. These men and women are wired to be helpers. It’s an honor to work alongside them every day,” said WOTA Deputy Director Amy Grzymkowski.
Riders are adults of all ages. Some use WOTA to get to work. Others use it to shop or run errands, or to make it to medical appointments. People can use transit to visit friends, go to the gym or the park, enjoy a night out without worrying about a safe way home, or even to get groceries. Some use WOTA for regular rides, while others are glad that it’s an option when their car is in the shop, or when an injury prevents them from driving. Whatever the reason for the ride, WOTA is there to help.
Plus veterans get to ride for free.
Chris Meyers has been a driver for WOTA for two years. “I love working at WOTA. I enjoy the passengers and getting to know them. It’s an honor to when I get to help our veterans. It’s a rewarding job!” Myers said.
In May, WOTA averaged 456 rides per day on weekdays. They do operate seven days a week. Riders in the communities mentioned above can register online, or call the office to request a paper registration. They’re often hiring as well, with open positions listed on their website.
Learn more at https://www.ridewota.org/ or follow WOTA on Facebook for the latest updates.
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