SAIPAN – The Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority has logged more than 919 transports since Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the agency reported Saturday in a service update for the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor.
COTA remains activated in support of the CNMI Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations Center, providing transportation for shelterees, first responders and individuals with medical needs since the storm.
Of the 919 transports logged between April 10 and 6 a.m. Saturday, 592 were medical, 219 were shelterees, 52 were airport-related, 38 were classified as other and 18 were military, according to a separate COTA infographic.
Call-A-Ride services are fully operational on Rota and Tinian. Call-A-Ride Saipan is operating for essential trips only, including hemodialysis, prescription refills, clinic visits and scheduled appointments. Demand Response services remain available for transport to relief and recovery sites.
The Fixed Route Blue Line 1B is operating under modified service hours, running Sunday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. With some bus stop signs missing after the typhoon, COTA is asking riders to raise their hand to flag down drivers before the bus arrives.
Reservations and transit information are available by calling (670) 236-2682.
