It was March of 1981 when North Arkansas Transportation Service (NATS) began primarily as a commuter service providing low-cost transportation to the work place for those employees who live in the most rural areas. By the end of the first year of operation, the fleet had grown to nine vehicles and had provided more than 2,200 passenger trips for employment purposes. Today, NATS fleet of vehicles consists of 66 vehicles with approximately 10 dedicated to Mountain Home.
Transportation director Jack Chisum will be a guest on an upcoming episode of the Talk of the Town on KTLO-FM, and he says NATS’ mission is to serve everyone in its nine-county area as extensively as possible.
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Normally, passengers 18-and-older are allowed to be transported. NATS will provide transportation to minors if a consent form is signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Chisum says NATS also has a partnership with Mountain Home unlike any other city in its service area.
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For anyone seeking transportation from NATS, Chisum says the number to call is 870-425-6989.
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NATS is open weekdays from 8 to 4:30, and it’s closed for federal holidays and snow days.
This month, Our Community Cares, sponsored by Danny Porter of Century 21 LeMac Realty, H&R Block and KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot, recognizes North Arkansas Transportation Service for its mission to provide low-cost transporation to area residents and visitors.
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