Two members of the Regional Transit Service (RTS) team today testified at a joint public hearing in Buffalo on the importance of public transportation in rural communities and the significant impact increased funding will have on rural economies. Representing RTS at the hearing was Kelly Fitzpatrick, the Regional Manager for RTS Livingston and RTS Wyoming, and Aimee Rader; the Operations Manager for RTS Wyoming. The joint public hearing was held by the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Corporations, Authorities & Commissions, the New York State Senate Standing Committee on Transportation, and the New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Transportation.

To make it easier for customers to access shopping destinations on Black Friday, November 24, 2017, Regional Transit Service (RTS) is providing free bus service in Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, Orleans, Wayne and Wyoming Counties. The free service will be available during RTS’ regular business hours on basic route service and will not apply to any deviation, dial-a-ride or other premium services. Anyone requesting service beyond the basic route service will be charged the regular fare.

RTS is pleased to announce that Christopher Dobson, Vice President of Finance, has been selected by Mass Transit magazine as one of their Top 40 Under 40. Each year, Mass Transit recognizes professionals under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the public transit industry. Dobson and the other honorees were nominated by their peers and judged on criteria that included job commitment, industry involvement and contribution, achievement in his or her position, and innovation in his or her field.