State Lawmakers & RTS Call for Increased Funding for Public Transit in the State Budget News March 26, 2021 - During a press conference today, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for increased funding for public transit in the state budget, citing the role of transit in the recovery and growth of the economy. New York State Senators Samra Brouk and Jeremy Cooney, and Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks joined RTS CEO Bill Carpenter for the press conference. March 26, 2021 in Monroe County During a press conference today, New York State lawmakers and the Regional Transit Service (RTS) called for increased funding for public transit in the state budget, citing the role of transit in the recovery and growth of the economy. New York State Senators Samra Brouk and Jeremy Cooney, and Assemblymembers Harry Bronson, Sarah Clark, Jennifer Lunsford, and Demond Meeks joined RTS CEO Bill Carpenter for the press conference. Read more
New York’s Public Transit Systems Applaud NYS Legislature for Increased Transit Funding in One-House Budget News March 15, 2021 - The New York Public Transit Association released the following statement today in support of transit funding in the One-House Budget released on Saturday, March 13. March 15, 2021 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County The New York Public Transit Association released the following statement today in support of transit funding in the One-House Budget released on Saturday, March 13. Read more
RTS to Launch Reimagine RTS Transit System Redesign on May 17, 2021 News February 05, 2021 - Rochester, NY: Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it will launch Reimagine RTS, the redesign of the transit system in Monroe County on May 17, 2021. February 05, 2021 in Monroe County Rochester, NY: Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that it will launch Reimagine RTS, the redesign of the transit system in Monroe County on May 17, 2021. 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
RTS to Implement Service Changes Starting at Noon Due to Planned Demonstrations in Downtown Rochester News June 05, 2020 - Due to planned demonstrations in Downtown Rochester today, Regional Transit Service (RTS) is implementing the following service changes starting at noon. June 05, 2020 in Monroe County Due to planned demonstrations in Downtown Rochester today, Regional Transit Service (RTS) is implementing the following service changes starting at noon. Read more
RTS Preparing for Possible Service Changes due to Planned Protests on Friday News June 04, 2020 - RTS is preparing for possible service changes due to planned protests in Downtown Rochester on Friday, June 5, 2020. June 04, 2020 in Monroe County RTS is preparing for possible service changes due to planned protests in Downtown Rochester on Friday, June 5, 2020. Read more
RTS Extends Waiving of Fares Through June 21, 2020 News June 01, 2020 - Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that the temporary waiving of fares will be extended through June 21, to support the efforts of Phase 2 of the New York Forward reopening process June 01, 2020 in Monroe Wyoming Wayne Seneca Livingston Genesee Orleans Ontario County Regional Transit Service (RTS) announced today that the temporary waiving of fares will be extended through June 21, to support the efforts of Phase 2 of the New York Forward reopening process Read more
RTS Shutting Down Service for Sunday, May 31, 2020 News May 31, 2020 - To help ensure the safety of employees and customers, Regional Transit Service will shut down service in Monroe County for Sunday, May 31, 2020. We will resume normal service Monday, June 1, 2020. May 31, 2020 in Monroe County To help ensure the safety of employees and customers, Regional Transit Service will shut down service in Monroe County for Sunday, May 31, 2020. We will resume normal service Monday, June 1, 2020. Read more