RTS will shift to Dial-A-Ride service in Orleans County
ALBION – The Regional Transit Service (RTS) today announced that it will adjust its service to operate Dial-A-Ride public transit service only in Orleans County starting Monday, April 6.
This shift, which also includes Livingston County, is to help protect RTS employees and customers, and help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, RTS officials said.
RTS Genesee and RTS Wyoming switched to Dial-A-Ride on March 26, 2020.
RTS Orleans
• RTS Orleans customers in can schedule a ride at least 24 hours in advance by calling RTS Orleans at (585) 589-0707.
• Dial-A-Ride service will be available from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• On Tuesdays and Thursdays, RTS Orleans will provide Dial-A-Ride service from 6 to 7:30 a.m. for senior citizen shopping.
• Route 205 will continue running on its normal schedule.
RTS encourages customers to follow the guidance of Governor Andrew Cuomo: “Individuals should limit use of public transportation to when absolutely necessary and should limit potential exposure by spacing out at least six feet from other riders.”
RTS urges riders to use RTS only for essential travel. This includes trips to work if they are employed by an “essential” business, as well as trips to the grocery store, pharmacy or doctor. Please stay home if you are sick.
For more information, visit www.myRTS.com.
