Get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime event!

Join us in thanking our transit employees for all they do to keep our communities running!

Now you can use Apple Pay or Google Wallet to add funds to your RTS Go mobile account, accessible through the Transit app.

RTS, the Monroe County Sherriff's Office, and Channel 13 WHAM bring you a message of holiday safety!

RTS will run a Sunday/Holiday schedule on Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

RTS and ATU are happy to participate in tomorrow's Monroe County Veterans' Day Parade!

Starting this week, you might see surveyors on the bus or at the RTS Transit Center. We're conducting two surveys: our Origin and Destination Study, and our quarterly Customer Experience Survey.

Summer is in full swing in Rochester! Below are just a few of the fun places you can reach with RTS this summer.

Though the weather outside is mild, Rochesterians know the snow and ice will be here soon!

Plan your trips on RTS Connect and RTS On Demand all in one place: the Transit app!

The Q’Straint Quantum system allows customers to security mobility devices easily and safely.

To improve RTS On Demand, we’re partnering with Via, an industry-tested platform used in over 600 communities in more than 35 countries around the world. 

VanillaDirect-powered RTS Go cards lets you reload your account at a local retailer.

If you’re missing the Rt. 42, please let us know.

Know Your Route! RTS Monroe will roll out changes to portions of its RTS Connect and RTS On Demand services starting Monday, April 4. 

Happy Bus Operator Appreciation Day! We thank all our Bus Operators for keeping our community running.

RTS Monroe will roll out changes to portions of its RTS Connect and RTS On Demand services starting Monday, January 3. 

To help RCSD meet their needs in getting kids back to school, we will be making changes to RTS Connect starting on 9/13.

Learn how to get to school with RTS.

Learn more about the upcoming changes by watching our video information session.

On Thursday, July 1, we’re launching the new Route 71 Public Market Special, with service between the RTS Transit Center and Rochester’s Public Market.

The RTS Transit Center will be the site of several COVID-19 vaccination clinics this summer. 

Our newest service is RTS On Demand. Here's a primer on the service and how to use it. 

When riding RTS vehicles or on RTS property, you still must cover your nose and mouth with a mask or face covering.

Welcome the New RTS: more frequent, reliable, and connected!

Get ready for the new RTS launching on Monday, May 17, 2021!

Did you miss our Reimagine RTS webinar? No worries: you can watch a recording and get a complete overview of the changes launching on Monday, May 17.

Get ready for a more frequent, reliable, and connected transit system launching on May 17, 2021!

Has it been a while since you've thought about Reimagine RTS? We've got you covered.

Happy Valentines Day! Check out our valentines day cards and share the love.

We’d like to say thanks for wearing a mask when you use RTS. You're staying safe while you’re staying connected.

Starting today, customers who do not wear a covering over their face and mouth will be refused service and removed from RTS property. Employees who do not comply will be handled internally as a personnel matter.

There are upcoming changes to passes taking effect on January 1, 2021.

RTS has received its first 10 electric buses to add to its fleet! Below are some facts about electric buses.

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.”

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.

Starting on July 15, Persons with Disabilities, Seniors 65+, and children 6 -11 will be able to pay the reduced fare throughout the day.

RTS will start collecting fares again, resume regular service for many of our Regionals, and implement a new boarding and exiting policy for our 40- and 60- foot buses in Monroe County.

With phase two of the New York Forward reopening process underway in our region, here is an update on what you can expect and need to know from RTS in the coming weeks.

With the Flu season still underway and the heightened awareness of the COVID-19 novel Coronavirus, Regional Transit Service (RTS) is sharing information that everyone can use to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Happy National Bagel Day! Check out our list of some of Rochester popular places to get bagels. Plan your trip today at myRTS.com

Happy National Taco Day! Celebrate this day right and plan your trip with RTS today.

Happy national ice cream day! Plan your trip with RTS today and celebrate this day right!

It’s easy to take your bike with you when you ride RTS!

Happy National BBQ Month! Celebrate this month by going to your favorite BBQ spot. Check out some of Rochester’s popular BBQ places below and let RTS take you there.

Happy National Pizza Day! Plan your trip with RTS and grab a slice to celebrate!

Celebrating notable African Americans who made an impact on transportation.

Check out some of the events around the community commemorating and honoring Martin Luther King’s Jr. legacy.

CEO Bill Carpenter looks ahead to what's in store for RTS in 2019.

To make ringing in the New Year safer and easier, RTS providing free rides on New Year's Eve starting at 6pm.

Its national cake day! Cake is saved for special occasions, but on this day celebrating cake, go out and treat yourself. Check out some of Rochester’s most popular bakeries and let RTS take you there.

Snowy, icy days are all too familiar in Rochester. Here's how to enjoy the ride in winter weather.

To share changes taking place in our industry and what is being done in other cities, we're introducing a new series called “Innovations in Transit.”

We're sharing compliments from customers about our Customer Service Representatives.

It’s national cheeseburger day, which means it is the perfect excuse to go out and grab a burger.

Taking public transit means sharing space with others. Here are a few rules to help ensure everyone on board has a positive experience.

Fully enclosed and climate controlled, the RTS Transit Center's customer-friendly features make it easy to enjoy the ride with RTS.

Are you new to riding RTS? No problem: we'll show you how easy it is to ride RTS.

Happy National Doughnut Day! Who doesn’t love a good doughnut? Check out these local doughnut places around town and let RTS help you celebrate national doughnut day right.

As you may have heard, RTS is conducting a study called Reimagine RTS. When learning about  the Reimagine RTS draft transit plan, some people are unclear about some of its features.  Here are a few of the most common questions and their answers.

On Thursday, April 12, we held an Enjoy the Ride Customer Open House featuring a presentation by CEO Bill Carpenter.  If you weren’t able to attend, here’s an overview of the presentation. 

This week marked an important step for Reimagine RTS: the release of the project’s proposed guiding principles and goals.

Ever wished there were fewer stops on your bus ride? RTS’ ROC-it Routes can help. From Marketplace Mall to the Northgate Plaza, the ROC-it Routes get you to where you want to go, faster.

There’s no better way to enjoy popcorn than with a movie. Here’s how to “pop in” to some of Rochester’s favorite theaters with RTS and celebrate.

A message from RTS CEO Bill Carpenter

Wind, snow, and freezing rain are all too familiar for Rochester residents. The following tips will help you to stay comfortable and enjoy the ride.

Veterans Day is a time for our nation to recognize the sacrifices and contributions made by those in the Armed Forces and express our gratitude.

Everyone has places they need to be, and Bus Operators are responsible for getting them there!

We're excited to partner with the City of Rochester on its new bike sharing program!

ROC Transit Day is Friday, June 16 and, as a show of support for public transit, these well-known Rochester institutions are celebrating public transit by offering discounted admission!

Let us know your thoughts and you could win a RTS prize pack, including bus passes!

A bus stop once in the running for “Sorriest Bus Stop in America” gets an upgrade.

At RTS we are celebrating Women's History Month by bringing you stories of four courageous women who made strides in the transportation field.

Did you know that you can use pre-tax dollars for transit?

In honor of Transit Driver Appreciation Day, we'd like to share a few thank-yous our Bus Operators have received from customers.

While Spring is only 7 days away, a major snow storm is set to hit our area in the next day. With that in mind, we want to share six smart tips to help customers stay safe while riding the bus in winter weather.

One of the most well-known and admired women in American history, Rosa Park’s story has been told many times, yet it is still worth revisiting as it encourages reflection on what it means to be a fearless advocate.

Remember and recognize Frederick Douglass' work and achievements with a tour powered by public transit.

What happens when you leave a phone, a bike, or even a flat screen TV on the bus? Take an inside peek at RTS’ Lost & Found department.

A message from Bill Carpenter, RTS CEO.

Starting November 15, you’ll be able to buy a new type of bus pass: the Tap & Go! RTS Fast Pass.

Whether you visit us in person at the RTS Transit Center, give us a call or use our new Contact Us form, we thank you for taking time out of your day to share your thoughts with us.

Every few months, RTS holds a Enjoy the Ride Open House, and we'd like to know which type you prefer.

Have you seen an RTS bus with “Olivia,” “Ian,” or “Javon” scrolled above its windows?

Yes! Follow the rules and you’re welcome to bring your furry, feathery, or scaly friend along to enjoy the ride!

If you’ve spoken with a RTS Customer Service Representative recently, you may have noticed something new. We’re rolling out new technology, strategies, and practices to improve our customer service and help you better enjoy the ride.

Curious about what’s new at RTS? Something about service got you stumped? Have an idea you’d like to share? An Enjoy the Ride Customer Open House is the perfect opportunity to learn more and share your thoughts!

In honor of #ROCTransitDay, we've collected some fast facts about RTS and public transit.

#ROCTransitDay is a grassroots campaign organized by Reconnect Rochester in collaboration with RTS to encourage Rochesterians to use public transit and go car-free for one day ... and if they like it, maybe more!

If you’re a regular bus rider, you’re already making a big, positive impact on the environment.

RTS is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of Safe Place, a national youth outreach and prevention program for young people in need of immediate help and safety.

This weekend, you'll see six new and innovative bus shelters surrounding the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and College Town.