More Ohioans will soon have an easier time getting where they need to go.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT), in partnership with the Hocking-Athens-Perry Community Action Program (HAPCAP), has announced a major expansion of the state’s GoBus intercity network. One that will double its service footprint and bring affordable, long-distance travel to even more rural communities.
The expansion will add four new routes across western and northern Ohio, linking towns that have historically lacked public transit connections. New destinations will include Bowling Green, Fremont, Marion, Middletown, Oxford, Upper Sandusky, and Yellow Springs.
“Transportation should never be a barrier to opportunity,” said Governor Mike DeWine in a press release. “This expansion provides those in rural and underserved communities reliable and affordable transportation options to access essential services.”
Launched in 2010, GoBus was designed to connect Ohio’s smaller communities to major cities and transit hubs, helping residents reach healthcare, education, and job opportunities.
The program has seen steady growth—from 10,000 riders in its first year to more than 129,000 in 2024. With the new routes, 47 counties will now have a GoBus stop, serving an estimated 153,000 riders each year.
The 56-passenger buses offer free Wi-Fi, power outlets, restrooms, and extra legroom, making intercity travel more accessible and comfortable for riders across the state.
“By expanding GoBus routes into more communities, we’re helping Ohioans connect to jobs, healthcare, and education—no matter where they live,” said ODOT Director Pamela Boratyn.
Kelly Hatas, Executive Director of HAPCAP, called the announcement “a transformative step for rural mobility in Ohio,” adding that the new routes will help make intercity travel “accessible to all.”
To learn more about routes, stops, and schedules, visit ridegobus.com.
