North Central Area Transit - NCAT

06/01/2026

***Community Supporting Community***

Help NCAT continue to support the communities of LaSalle County. And, have some delicious dessert in the process!!

Nothing Bundt Cakes, Plainfield, is generously donating $1.00 of each cake sold to NCAT. Stop by their booth (and ours!) at the Ottawa Family Pride Fest on June 13th. We'll be at Washington Square Park, Downtown, Ottawa, from 10:00am - 4:00pm.

NCAT is a grant funded program and this event will help us meet our matching requirements. Every dollar counts!

05/27/2026

Notification Changes – Effective June 1

Beginning June 1, NCAT drivers will no longer call riders when the bus arrives for pickup. Instead, the driver will honk to notify you that the bus has arrived.

Please be ready and waiting prior to your scheduled pickup time. Due to the high volume of ride requests and scheduled pickup times throughout the day, drivers are unable to wait for extended periods.

You will still get a reminder call or text the day before and shortly before the bus arrives with pickup times.

Thank you for helping us stay on schedule and continue providing timely service to all riders!

Call 833-433-6228 with any questions or concerns regarding this change.

05/25/2026

Today, the team at NCAT pauses to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are profoundly grateful for their selflessness and bravery.

In observance of Memorial Day, NCAT is closed. We will see you tomorrow!

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, NCAT will be closed Monday, May 25.

As we enjoy the holiday weekend with family and friends, let us take a moment to honor and remember the incredible heroes who sacrificed everything for our country. We will resume normal service on Tuesday, May 26.

05/20/2026

Help LaSalle County Health Dept get information about local health issues! Take the survey online here https://form.jotform.com/260073823776159.

The LaSalle County Health Department would like to hear from you! The Department is conducting a Community Health Assessment Survey to better understand the County’s health status, needs, challenges, availability of resources, and strengths. The information shared by LaSalle County citizens will assist the health department in selecting community health priorities to focus on for the next five years. Please scan the QR code or click this link to complete your survey!
https://form.jotform.com/260073823776159

05/19/2026

NCAT will be closed Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

05/15/2026

Stop the Veterans EXPO today to see us and all the great resources available for veterans. The EXPO run until 2:00pm. The TBM Avengers airshow starts at 1:00pm.

04/27/2026

Join us in welcoming our new Reservation Specialist, Olivia!! 🥳

Olivia will be covering the later shift so this allows us to return to our regular office hours, 7:30am - 6:00pm.

Some of you may have already talked to her while she's been training and we're happy to say that she's doing great and is a wonderful addition to our team.

Welcome aboard Olivia! 🚐

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04/02/2026

We are currently experiencing a power outage that is affecting our phone services. Please leave a voicemail, and we will return your call as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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03/31/2026

NCAT is looking for reliable, friendly, and customer-focused individuals to join our team as part-time Bus Operators. Bus Operators are responsible for safely and efficiently operating an NCAT transit vehicle and providing excellent customer service. Positions available for our Peru and Ottawa locations. Starting wage is $19.25/hour. Job description and applications are available at ridencat.com or NCAT Transit Center at 1784 Chessie Lane, Ottawa.

Qualified candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and Saturdays, pass pre-employment DOT drug screen & medical exam, a national background check and have a clean driving record.

NCAT is an equal opportunity employer & a drug-free workplace. NCAT is supported by the City of Ottawa & provides public transportation in LaSalle County, IL.