Boone Area Transit reports steady ridership, vehicle issues and staffing needs
Jul 21, 2026
Jul 21, 2026
Boone Area Transit System reported roughly 80–100 daily trips, 20 drivers and 20 vehicles; staff noted recent airbag recalls and one totaled vehicle, plans to hire later this summer, and described riders who rely on cross‑county medical trips.
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Boone Area Transit System (BATS) told the Boone County Commissioners it continues to provide about 80 to 100 trips daily and currently operates 20 drivers and 20 vehicles.
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