Fares to be waived on November 3rd

In observance of Election Day on November 3, 2020, all transit fares will be waived for the day. For info on bus, streetcar, and ferry routes and times, click below. 

Riders should maintain social distancing

You can help keep yourself, fellow riders, and RTA operators safe by maintaining social distancing on buses, streetcars, and ferries. Observe "Seat Closed" signs on all RTA vehicles. 

Face covering now required on all vehicles

To protect our riders and operators, all passengers must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose. We continue to encourage using public transit only for essential travel.

Stay prepared for hurricanes

The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority is dedicated to ensuring New Orleans communities are prepared this hurricane season. Click below to visit the RTA hurricane page for the 2020 season.

Transit safety during COVID-19 pandemic

RTA remains diligent in slowing the communal spread of COVID-19. RTA vehicles are disinfected daily with state-of-the-art products. To see more preventative measures, click below. 

Virtual Board Meetings

To help mitigate the communal spread of COVID-19, all public meetings will be virtual. No in-person public meetings will be held for the moment. To see meeting dates, times, and agendas, click here.