Columbus Area Transit is the city's public bus operation, and the state's own record of it is unusually clear about who it is for: a public transportation system that serves the Columbus community regardless of age, race, or disability. That matters because many Nebraska town services of this kind are restricted to older or disabled riders, and this one is not. The buses run from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Fares vary rather than being a flat charge, with a sliding fee schedule for those who need it, so it is worth asking when booking rather than assuming a price.