West Ouachita Public Transit

Need a ride in western Ouachita Parish? Let West Ouachita Public Transit assist you with your transportation needs!

Rider's Guide:

The West Ouachita Senior Center/Public Transportation System began operating in 1983. West Ouachita Public Transit (WOPT) provides courteous, clean, reliable, and cost-effective transportation services for seniors as well as the general public living in western Ouachita Parish. 

For over 40 years, WOPT has successfully fulfilled its mission in serving transit needs, which is to provide transit riders access to goods, services, employment, and other vital destinations necessary for independent living. 

Tickets

All passengers must purchase a ticket to ride the transit bus. All fares are based on one-way curb-to-curb trips within set boundaries in Ouachita Parish. Fares are given to the transit driver prior to vehicle departure. 

Transit passengers may purchase tickets from the driver or from the WOPT information counter. Call 318-397-3299, 24-hours in advance, to schedule your transportation request or for fare information. 

Rural Routes

For rural transit subscription-deviated routes, schedules, fares, or charter service information, contact the West Ouachita Senior Center/Public Transit office at 318-397-3299.

Louisiana Relay Service

Louisiana Relay Service offers TTY/ TDD, Voice Carry Over (VCO), Hearing Carry Over (HCO), Speech-to-Speech (STS), Spanish and Captioned Telephone in order to connect with businesses easily. Learn more about the Louisiana Relay Service by visiting our resource directory.

The Non-Discrimination Plan

No person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.