RGRTA Endorses Black Agenda Group Declaration that Racism is a Public Health Crisis News July 01, 2020 - At their meeting on June 25, 2020, the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners adopted RGRTA 23-2020, a Chairman’s Resolution endorsing the Greater Rochester Black Agenda Group’s declaration: “Racism is a Public Health Crisis.” July 01, 2020 in County At their meeting on June 25, 2020, the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) Board of Commissioners adopted RGRTA 23-2020, a Chairman’s Resolution endorsing the Greater Rochester Black Agenda Group’s declaration: “Racism is a Public Health Crisis.” Read more
Three Ways to Pay Starts July 15 News June 15, 2020 - On July 15, RTS will introduce three new ways to pay for fares: RTS Go mobile, RTS Go cards and exact change with cash on the bus. June 15, 2020 in County On July 15, RTS will introduce three new ways to pay for fares: RTS Go mobile, RTS Go cards and exact change with cash on the bus. Read more
All Day Reduced Fares Roll out July 15! News June 15, 2020 - Starting on July 15, Persons with Disabilities, Seniors 65+, and children 6 -11 will be able to pay the reduced fare throughout the day. June 15, 2020 in County Starting on July 15, Persons with Disabilities, Seniors 65+, and children 6 -11 will be able to pay the reduced fare throughout the day. Read more
RTS Celebrates the First 10 Electric Buses in its Bus Fleet News October 07, 2020 - At a press conference today with key stakeholders and project partners, Regional Transit Service (RTS) celebrated the first 10 electric buses in its bus fleet. RTS CEO Bill Carpenter was joined by New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, New York State Senator and Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Tim Kennedy, New York State Assembly Member and Assembly Transportation Committee Member Harry Bronson, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, Rebecca Hughes from NYPA, project partners, RTS employees and community stakeholders for the celebration. October 07, 2020 in Monroe County At a press conference today with key stakeholders and project partners, Regional Transit Service (RTS) celebrated the first 10 electric buses in its bus fleet. RTS CEO Bill Carpenter was joined by New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, New York State Senator and Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Tim Kennedy, New York State Assembly Member and Assembly Transportation Committee Member Harry Bronson, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, Rebecca Hughes from NYPA, project partners, RTS employees and community stakeholders for the celebration. Read more
Military Veterans Will Ride Free on RTS in Monroe County Starting July 15, 2020 News June 29, 2020 - Military veterans with a Veterans Outreach Center issued pass will ride for free on RTS fixed-route service in Monroe County starting July 15, 2020. June 29, 2020 in Monroe County Military veterans with a Veterans Outreach Center issued pass will ride for free on RTS fixed-route service in Monroe County starting July 15, 2020. Read more
RTS to Launch New RTS Go Fare Payment System and Reinstate Fare Collection on July 15, 2020 News June 15, 2020 - New fare payment system features contactless fare payment via mobile app and smart card technology. June 15, 2020 in Monroe County New fare payment system features contactless fare payment via mobile app and smart card technology. Read more