Transit CNMI

Transit CNMI Transit CNMI: Connecting Our Community Through Public Transportation

The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) is a federally funded agency under the Office of the Governor. COTA provides public transportation service through the use of their 7-seater vans, Call-a-Ride Service, to currently serve the community. By providing public transportation accessible to all ages to make crossing wide and costly distances more affordable and safe.

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service UpdatePost Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: June 3, 2026Official Update from ...
02/06/2026

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service Update

Post Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: June 3, 2026

Official Update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor:

COTA remains activated to support the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations Center for shelter transportation and other transportation needs during recovery. COTA has transported over 1,407 shelterees, first responders, and individuals with medical needs.

CURRENT OPERATIONS:

Call-A-Ride Rota (CARR) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Tinian (CART) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) has resumed normal operational hours, open on Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations 2 days in advance.

Transit CNMI Fixed Route Blue Line 1B continues to operate under modified operational hours, open Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. With missing bus stop signs, please raise your hand to flag down our drivers before the bus arrives.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. We will continue to provide updates as conditions improve.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Emergency Transportation ActivationOfficial update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Author...
02/06/2026

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Emergency Transportation Activation

Official update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority as of 6/3/2026 at 0600.

The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, in collaboration with the CNMI Homeland Security Emergency Management has coordinated and carried out over 1,407 transports during the emergency transportation activation for Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

We have transported 343 shelterees, 921 individuals with medical needs, 18 military personnel, 52 first responders from the airport, and 73 individuals with other transport needs.

For more information, please call our One-Call One-Click Transportation Information Resource Center at (670) 236-2682.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to support our community.

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service UpdatePost Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: June 2, 2026Official Update from ...
01/06/2026

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service Update

Post Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: June 2, 2026

Official Update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor:

COTA remains activated to support the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations Center for shelter transportation and other transportation needs during recovery. COTA has transported over 1,403 shelterees, first responders, and individuals with medical needs.

CURRENT OPERATIONS:

Call-A-Ride Rota (CARR) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Tinian (CART) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) has resumed normal operational hours, open on Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations 2 days in advance.

Transit CNMI Fixed Route Blue Line 1B continues to operate under modified operational hours, open Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. With missing bus stop signs, please raise your hand to flag down our drivers before the bus arrives.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. We will continue to provide updates as conditions improve.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Emergency Transportation ActivationOfficial update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Author...
01/06/2026

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Emergency Transportation Activation

Official update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority as of 6/2/2026 at 0600.

The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, in collaboration with the CNMI Homeland Security Emergency Management has coordinated and carried out over 1,403 transports during the emergency transportation activation for Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

We have transported 339 shelterees, 921 individuals with medical needs, 18 military personnel, 52 first responders from the airport, and 73 individuals with other transport needs.

For more information, please call our One-Call One-Click Transportation Information Resource Center at (670) 236-2682.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to support our community.

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service UpdatePost Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: June 1, 2026Official Update from ...
01/06/2026

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service Update

Post Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: June 1, 2026

Official Update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor:

COTA remains activated to support the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations Center for shelter transportation and other transportation needs during recovery. COTA has transported over 1,401 shelterees, first responders, and individuals with medical needs.

CURRENT OPERATIONS:

Call-A-Ride Rota (CARR) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Tinian (CART) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) has resumed normal operational hours, open on Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations 2 days in advance.

Transit CNMI Fixed Route Blue Line 1B continues to operate under modified operational hours, open Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. With missing bus stop signs, please raise your hand to flag down our drivers before the bus arrives.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. We will continue to provide updates as conditions improve.

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Emergency Transportation ActivationOfficial update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Author...
01/06/2026

Super Typhoon Sinlaku: Emergency Transportation Activation

Official update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority as of 6/1/2026 at 0600.

The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, in collaboration with the CNMI Homeland Security Emergency Management has coordinated and carried out over 1,401 transports during the emergency transportation activation for Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

We have transported 338 shelterees, 921 individuals with medical needs, 18 military personnel, 52 first responders from the airport, and 72 individuals with other transport needs.

For more information, please call our One-Call One-Click Transportation Information Resource Center at (670) 236-2682.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to support our community.

Service Update:Official Statement from the Commonwealth Office of Transit AuthorityEffective June 1, 2026, Transit CNMI ...
29/05/2026

Service Update:

Official Statement from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority

Effective June 1, 2026, Transit CNMI - Fixed Route Blue Line 1B continues to operate under modified hours.

Operational Hours:
Sunday-Saturday: 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM

Fares:
General Riders: $2.00
Discounted Riders (Students, Elderly, People with Disabilities, Veterans): $1.00

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. Thank you for your support during this recovery period.

For more information, please contact the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority at (670) 236-2682 or visit our website at transit.cnmi.gov.

Service Update:Official Statement from the Commonwealth Office of Transit AuthorityEffective June 1, 2026, Call-A-Ride S...
29/05/2026

Service Update:

Official Statement from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority

Effective June 1, 2026, Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) resumes back to regular operational hours.

Operational Hours:
Sunday-Saturday: 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM

Fares:
General Riders: $7.00
Discounted Riders (Students, Elderly, People with Disabilities, Veterans): $5.00

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. Thank you for your support during this recovery period.

For more information, please contact the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority at (670) 236-2682 or visit our website at transit.cnmi.gov.

PUBLIC NOTICEEffective June 1, 2026, the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) will implement revised operatio...
29/05/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE

Effective June 1, 2026, the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority (COTA) will implement revised operational hours.

The Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) Demand Responsive Shared Ride service will resume normal operations. Operational hours are from Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Additionally, fares will resume back to normal pricing at $7.00 for general riders and $5.00 for discounted riders (students, elderly people with disabilities, and veterans).

The Transit CNMI Fixed Route Blue Line 1B will modify operational hours. Operational hours are from Sunday- Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Fares remain the same as normal pricing at $2.00 for general riders and $1.00 for discounted riders (students, elderly people with disabilities, and veterans).

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. Thank you for your support during this recovery period.

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service UpdatePost Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: May 29, 2026Official Update from ...
28/05/2026

Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority: Service Update

Post Typhoon Sinlaku Recovery: May 29, 2026

Official Update from the Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority, Office of the Governor & Lt. Governor:

COTA remains activated to support the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations Center for shelter transportation and other transportation needs during recovery. COTA has transported over 1,345 shelterees, first responders, and individuals with medical needs.

CURRENT OPERATIONS:

Call-A-Ride Rota (CARR) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Call-A-Ride Tinian (CART) is fully operational. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations.

Effective June 1, 2026, Call-A-Ride Saipan (CARS) will return to normal operational hours, Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Please call (670) 236-2682 to make your reservations 2 days in advance.

Effective June 1, 2026, Transit CNMI Fixed Route Blue Line 1B will modify operational hours, being Sunday-Saturday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. With missing bus stop signs, please raise your hand to flag down our drivers before the bus arrives.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue working to restore all services. We will continue to provide updates as conditions improve.

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Saipan

Opening Hours

Monday 06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday 06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday 06:30 - 20:30
Thursday 06:30 - 20:30
Friday 06:30 - 20:30
Saturday 06:30 - 20:00
Sunday 06:30 - 20:00

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+16702362682

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