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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.