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TTM Staff Welcome Incoming Buckeyes at Student Orientation

holman.126@osu.edu | July 21, 2025
person talking to others about driving for CABS
  • person talking to others about driving for CABS
  • table with information about transportation
  • person talking to others about transportation options

    Transportation and Traffic Management (TTM) staff attended student orientations throughout the summer to welcome incoming Buckeyes and show them the easiest ways to get around Ohio State's Columbus campus.

    Check out the transportation options below:

    • Campus Area Bus Service, or CABS, is an easy, free transit service you can use without having to show your BuckID! Track CABS in real-time via the Ohio State app.
    • CABS On-Demand is another free service that provides daytime transportation to select locations and overnight transportation to all campus buildings via the TripShot app.
    • Lyft Ride Smart offers students discounted rides inside the university-designated service area overnight.
    • Paratransit offers curb to curb transportation both on and off campus for customers with a temporary or permanent disability.


    TTM staff also talked about the benefits of driving for the Campus Area Bus Service (CABS). With paid Commercial Driver License (CDL) training and flexible scheduling, students have the opportunity to earn up to $16 / hour,  all while getting to meet other Buckeyes!

    In addition, the Central Ohio Transit Authority, or COTA, provides enrolled students rides within Central Ohio and the greater Columbus area when using their BuckID.