{{Short description|Transit agency in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, Nevada}} {{Use American English|date=May 2026}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2026}} {{About|RTC Transit in Southern Nevada|the monorail network in the Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas Monorail|the RTC in Northern Nevada|Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County|other uses|RTC (disambiguation)}} {{Multiple issues|{{Overly detailed|details=|date=April 2026}} {{Original research|details=|date=April 2026}}}}{{Infobox bus company | name = RTC Transit | logo = RTC Transit LOGO.PNG | logo_size = 125 | parent = Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada | founded = {{Start date and age|1992|11|15}} (as Citizens Area Transit) | headquarters = Las Vegas, Nevada | locale = Clark County, Nevada | service_area = Las Vegas Valley, Boulder City | service_type = Bus, express bus, paratransit | routes = 51 | stops = 3,900+ | hubs = 6 | fleet = 408 fixed route | ridership = {{American transit ridership|NV Las Vegas total daily}} ({{American transit ridership|dailydate}}){{American transit ridership|dailycitation}} | annual_ridership = {{American transit ridership|NV Las Vegas total annual}} ({{American transit ridership|annualdate}}){{American transit ridership|annualcitation}} | fuel_type = Diesel, fuel cell, and CNG | operator = Transdev | ceo = M.J. Maynard | website = {{URL|rtcsnv.com}} }}
'''RTC Transit''' is a public transit system in the Las Vegas metropolitan area in the US state of Nevada. It is a subsidiary of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada. While it services most of Clark County with regularly scheduled routes, most of the service is in the immediate Las Vegas Valley; outlying communities such as Mesquite and Laughlin provide transit services to their residents via the separate Silver Rider Transit system, which uses several vehicles acquired from RTC Transit. In {{American transit ridership|annualdate}}, the system had a ridership of {{American transit ridership|NV Las Vegas total annual}}, or about {{American transit ridership|NV Las Vegas total daily}} per weekday as of {{American transit ridership|dailydateasof}}.
== History == The privately owned Las Vegas Transit System, Inc. ("LVT") provided bus service on the streets of Las Vegas for more than 40 years. LVT service mainly consisted of loop routes that made many turns throughout the city, sometimes doubling back on its own routes and making several "subloops" within a loop.{{Citation needed|date=March 2011}} At one point, LVT was named America's worst transit system.{{by who?|date=May 2026}}
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTCSNV or RTC) was formed in 1965 by state legislation to oversee federally-mandated transportation planning in Clark County. Under pressure by the county and state, and by order of the state court, the company was ordered to cease operations except on Route 6-The Strip and relinquish all its city-owned buses to the Regional Transportation Commission of Clark County as of November 15, 1992. LVT and its successors continued to operate service in competition with Citizens Area Transit until about 2005.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== Citizens Area Transit era (1992–2008) === thumb|left|Logo for Citizens Area Transit from 1992 to 2008 thumb|right|A typical CAT bus with the original teal and magenta livery used from 1992 to 2001 Citizens Area Transit ("CAT") was formed by the RTC to provide reliable bus service to the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, Las Vegas Township, Mesquite, and Laughlin. The system began on November 15, 1992, under the direction of Kurt Weinrich, its general manager. Initially the old LVT routes were operated unchanged except for route 6–The Strip, which LVT still retained. The system was totally reconfigured and Strip service begun December 5, 1992. The fleet consisted of mostly inherited LVT vehicles, later augmented by a large order for new buses. The initial route structure was soon seen as deficient and second complete revision was made in June on 1993. In 1997, the American Public Transportation Association awarded CAT with their highest honor, Best Transit System in America (within its category).{{CN|date=May 2026}}
However, things began to change in the following years. In 2002, the Amalgamated Transit Union and the contractor ATC entered contract negotiations but failed to agree on operator wages, leading to CAT’s first strike in May. Some drivers walked off the job, forcing service suspensions on several routes. Operators from sister agencies were brought in to maintain limited service until a settlement was reached.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
thumb|right|Irisbus Civis near Fremont Street (2012) In 2004, CAT received its first shipment of Irisbus Civis bus rapid transit (BRT) vehicles. These buses served on the new Metropolitan Area Express (MAX) route, which serves Nellis Air Force Base via North Las Vegas Boulevard. RTC was a member of the BRT Consortium organized by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in 1999. North Las Vegas Boulevard had been restriped in spring 2000, which converted what had been a breakdown lane into a dedicated transit lane; RTC subsequently applied for a federal grant in 2002 under the Bus Rapid Transit Initiative. The Civis featured an optical guidance system (OGS) to automate docking at level-boarding platforms, similar to a light-rail system; however, the OGS proved to be unreliable in service due to the difficulty of maintaining pavement markings. Revenue service on MAX started on June 30, 2004; ridership increased by 25% by the end of 2004, and end-to-end travel times were cut approximately in half, from 50 to 25 minutes. A year later, CAT received its first delivery of double decker buses from Alexander Dennis. <ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.transit.dot.gov/sites/fta.dot.gov/files/Las_vegas_final_report.pdf |title=Las Vegas Metropolitan Area Express Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Demonstration Project |date=August 2005 |author=Booz Allen Hamilton |publisher=Federal Transit Administration |access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref>
RTC planned to build a terminal in Henderson, which was to begin construction in mid-2005. The location was to be near the northeast corner of College Drive and Horizon Drive. According to the RTC, plans included "eight bus berths; covered outdoor waiting; and a small terminal building to include an information/security desk, public restrooms, a driver's lounge, and mechanical spaces."<ref>{{cite report |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/projects-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2023/09/Las-Vegas-Valley-Long-Range-Transit-Survey.pdf |title=Las Vegas Valley Long Range Transit Survey |date=January 2005 |publisher=Regional Transportation Commission |access-date=May 6, 2024}}</ref> Opposition from residents of the nearby Black Mountain Condominiums caused the project to be canceled following a vote by Henderson City Council on February 15, 2005.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/feb/23/henderson-opposition-prompts-rtc-to-give-up-on-ter/ |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun |title=Henderson opposition prompts RTC to give up on terminal |date=February 23, 2005}}</ref>
In March 2007, additional double deck vehicles from Alexander Dennis arrived, and the RTC unveiled a new rapid transit system which uses the new Diesel-Hybrid RTV Streetcar from Wright Group. The first line was called the '''"Gold Line"''', which serviced the downtown and strip corridors.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== RTC Transit era (2008-present) === thumb|125px|left|Current logo In late 2007, the RTC began to rebrand the Citizens Area Transit system as '''RTC Transit'''. The CAT bus stop signs around the city were replaced by "Transit Stop" signs using the RTC logo. All rider alerts, bus announcements, publications, and recently acquired buses no longer used CAT branding. The re-imaging was completed on January 1, 2009, when RTC vehicles started featuring "RTC TRANSIT" along with the normal route destination headers. [[File:BRT Las Vegas 08 2010 289.jpg|thumb|RTC express BRT line in Las Vegas]] In January 2010, RTC introduced the '''ACE''' branding for its bus rapid transit offerings. The first ACE route was the ACE Gold Line, connecting downtown Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Strip, and the South Strip Transfer Terminal. In addition, ACExpress was introduced as branding for its express bus service, with an express bus line connecting the Centennial Hills neighborhood northwest of the city with downtown Las Vegas, the Center Strip, and UNLV.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.lvrj.com/special_sections/guide_to_lasvegas/50802252.html |newspaper=Las Vegas Review-Journal |title=RTC to launch new ACE rapid transit services in January |date=July 16, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007022024/http://www.lvrj.com/special_sections/guide_to_lasvegas/50802252.html |archive-date=October 7, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2010, RTC rebranded its lines away from the "ACE" name due to a lawsuit from Ace Cab, a local Las Vegas taxi operator; ACE Gold became the Strip and Downtown Express (SDX); ACExpress became Centennial Express (CX), and ACE Green became the Boulder Highway Express (BHX).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/aug/17/lawsuit-prompts-rtc-drop-ace-name-bus-lines/ |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun |title=Lawsuit prompts RTC to drop 'ACE' name from bus lines |author=Green, Steve |date=August 17, 2010}}</ref>
The Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), under its BRT Standard, has classified the Strip and Downtown Express as a "Basic BRT" corridor.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.itdp.org/library/standards-and-guides/the-bus-rapid-transit-standard/best-practices-2013/ | title = BRT Rankings |year = 2020 | publisher = Institute for Transportation and Development Policy | access-date = April 26, 2020 | archive-date = February 7, 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150207041421/https://www.itdp.org/library/standards-and-guides/the-bus-rapid-transit-standard/best-practices-2013/ | url-status = dead }}</ref> The SDX was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and did not return.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 18, 2020 |title=RTC to suspend Las Vegas Strip and Downtown Express bus route |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/rtc-to-suspend-las-vegas-strip-and-downtown-express-bus-route-1985079/ |access-date=May 20, 2025 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2018, RTC began examining the possibility of installing light rail or enhanced bus rapid transit service along high-ridership routes, particularly the Maryland Parkway corridor.<ref>{{cite news |title=Panel likes light rail line linking key Las Vegas facilities |url=http://news3lv.com/news/local/panel-likes-light-rail-line-linking-key-las-vegas-facilities |access-date=July 5, 2018 |agency=Associated Press |publisher=News3LV |date=June 8, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Marroquin |first1=Art |title=North Las Vegas leaders envision light-rail line |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/news-columns/road-warrior/north-las-vegas-leaders-envision-light-rail-line/ |access-date=July 5, 2018 |work=Las Vegas Review Journal |date=June 25, 2018}}</ref> Subsequently, the Federal Transit Administration awarded the RTC $150 million to upgrade Route 109 to bus rapid transit with 7.2 miles of bus/bike lanes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 1, 2024 |title=Maryland Parkway bus rapid transit project gets a big boost |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/traffic/maryland-parkway-bus-rapid-transit-project-gets-a-big-boost-3026853/ |access-date=August 5, 2024 |website=Las Vegas Review-Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> The route, dubbed the "Red Line" and would extend service west of Downtown to the Medical District, is set to open for service in late 2026.<ref>{{Cite web |title=RTC - Maryland Parkway |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/maryland-parkway/ |access-date=May 18, 2026 |website=RTC Nevada}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Schedule – RTC Maryland Parkway |url=https://marylandparkway.com/schedule/ |access-date=May 18, 2026 |language=en}}</ref>
== Operations == The RTC currently operates 51 routes with 17 routes operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including The Deuce on The Strip. Most routes run from early morning until late night/early morning. On weekends & holidays, some routes either operate less frequently, operate with less hours, or not operate at all. Las Vegas has one of the most comprehensive night bus networks in the United States, owing to the 24-hour nature of the casinos and hospitality industry.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
RTC Transit is the largest outsourced transit operation in the United States, having overtaken the title from the now-defunct Metropolitan Transportation Authority's Long Island Bus service in late 2011.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adrienne Packer|url=http://www.lvrj.com/news/first-transit-holds-on-to-bus-contract-123575714.html |title=First Transit holds on to bus contract | Las Vegas Review-Journal |publisher=Lvrj.com |date=June 9, 2011 |access-date=April 22, 2013}}</ref> The fixed route system had been operated by Veolia Transport and its predecessors, ATC-Vancom and National Express, since inception. Bus operators, mechanics, and most other contractor employees are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1637. Paratransit and dial-a-ride services are operated by First Transit.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
The fixed route contract was scheduled to expire September 25, 2011, and was awarded to First Transit, the apparent low bidder and highest scorer on the comprehensive review, however, Veolia has complained to the RTC board of bidding irregularities in the First Transit bid as well as an unfair emphasis on price in comparison to other technical factors.<ref>{{cite web|author=Adrienne Packer|url=http://www.lvrj.com/news/a-lot-rides-on-transit-contract-120048599.html |title=A lot rides on transit contract | Las Vegas Review-Journal |publisher=LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL – Lvrj.com |date=April 18, 2011 |access-date=April 22, 2013}}</ref>
RTC, once again consolidated the expiring individual fixed-route contracts, held by Keolis and MV Transportation since 2013. The 4-year contract was awarded to First Transit, which was subsequently purchased by Transdev. Transdev took over operations on July 1, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=dima7k |date=June 29, 2023 |title=Transdev and the RTC of Southern Nevada Launch New Partnership |url=https://transdevna.com/news/2023/06/29/transdev-and-the-rtc-of-southern-nevada-launch-new-partnership/ |access-date=October 21, 2023 |website=Transdev United States |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Funding shortfall === For its size (12th busiest nationwide) RTC's funding mechanism is leveraged on local sales tax revenue. As of 2025, its share is three-eights of a percent and has been since 2002, despite major population growth, contributing to the system being unable to meet demand. Many other major transit systems, in contrast, get funding through multiple other sources. In a May 2025 article, RTC CEO M.J. Maynard stated that RTC's transit operations had a funding gap of $136 million, and that without an increase in funds, transit could be significantly cut by 2027 with an impact to 25-30% of service.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jacqueline Mumford|url=https://nevadabusiness.com/2025/05/planes-buses-and-infamous-orange-cones-nevada-transportation-update/|title=Planes, Buses, and Infamous Orange Cones|publisher=nevadabusiness.com |date=May 1, 2025 |access-date=June 17, 2025}}</ref>
== Fares == Fare payment for the RTC is purchased through vending machines, Tap & GO smartcard/app, and contactless credit cards and mobile wallets. All methods are valid across both Residential and Premium Service routes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=tap & GO |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/how-to-ride/tapandgo/ |access-date=May 7, 2026 |website=RTC Nevada}}</ref> Services on The Deuce require premium pricing for visitors and tourists. Area residents can use these routes at special local rates by showing eligible identification. It also allows for up to three children aged five and younger to ride free with a fare paying adult. Eligibility for other reduced fares requires passengers to present an RTC issued ID or a valid alternative.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fares & Passes |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/fares-passes/ |access-date=May 7, 2026 |website=RTC Nevada}}</ref>
=== U-Pass === The agency offers discounted transit fares with participating universities in the Las Vegas Valley through the U-Pass program. U-Pass cards are available for students and employees at UNLV, NSC, and CSN.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/news/the-rtc-is-providing-discount-passes-to-college-students-at-unlv-csn-and-nsc/ |title=The RTC is providing discount passes to college students at UNLV, CSN and NSC |date=September 18, 2019 |publisher=RTC Transit of Southern Nevada |access-date=February 10, 2020}}</ref> They provide reduced rates on various passes and are valid on all fixed route services.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/fares-passes/passes-for-students/ |title=Passes For Students |publisher=RTC Transit of Southern Nevada |access-date=February 10, 2020}}</ref>
== Services == RTC Transit operates a grid-type system within the Las Vegas Valley, which includes the four incorporated cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City; in addition, the remaining service area is in unincorporated Clark County. The system's two busiest routes, The Deuce on The Strip and Route 109 Maryland Parkway, provide service to the Las Vegas Strip and Harry Reid International Airport, respectively. Approximately 40% of Clark County residents do not live within close proximity of a bus stop. The agency also operates special routes for occasions such as sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and Las Vegas Ballpark.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
The RTC service area has the second longest number of full-time bus-only lanes, second only to MTA New York City Transit.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mcmullen |first=Naqiy |date=August 4, 2025 |title=Twitter |url=https://x.com/NaqiyNY/status/1906429061657755994 |quote=Crazy that RTC in Vegas & Pace have the 2nd and 3rd most miles of exclusive bus lanes; also really pathetic that Chicago only has 4 miles of 24/7 bus lanes, less than Waukesha!}}</ref>{{better|date=May 2026}} Bus-only lanes operate on portions of Flamingo Road, Sahara Avenue, Boulder Highway, North Las Vegas Boulevard, Grand Central Parkway, and Casino Center Drive. ===Fixed Routes=== {|class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" style="font-size:89%;text-align:center;" |+RTC Routes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/schedules-maps |title=Ways to Travel – Schedules & Maps |publisher=Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada |access-date=June 6, 2022}}</ref> ! Route !! Name !! colspan=2 | Terminals{{efn |name=terminals|Where noted, the following transit center abbreviations are used: * BTC: Bonneville Transit Center * CHTC: Centennial Hills Transit Center * SSTT: South Strip Transit Terminal * WTC: Westcliff Transit Center}} !! Via(s) !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | colspan=6 style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | '''100s''': Local (Residential) Routes: North–South |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 101 | Rainbow | Lone Mtn & Rancho || Rainbow & Blue Diamond | Rainbow | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 102 | Jones | Craig & Rancho || Jones & Robindale | Jones | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! rowspan="2" style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 103 |rowspan="2" | Decatur | Grand Teton & Decatur |rowspan="2"| Decatur & Blue Diamond |rowspan="2" | Decatur |rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Split as 103A/B, limited 24-hr service |- | Decatur & Elkhorn |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 104 | Valley View | Tenaya & Mtn View Hospital || SSTT | Torrey Pines, Washington, Valley View, Russell, and Las Vegas Blvd | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 105 | Martin L. King | N. 5th & Rome || rowspan="3" | BTC | Tropical, Camino Eldorado, Camino Al Norte, Martin Luther King | style="text-align:left;" | 24-hr service |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 106 |Rancho / Centennial Hills |CHTC |Rancho, Bonanza, and Main |style="text-align:left;" |Split as 106A/B |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 108 | Paradise | Reid Airport | University Center | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 109 | Maryland Pkwy|| SSTT | Maryland Pkwy, Reid Airport | | style="text-align:left;|24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 110 | Eastern | Cheyenne & Civic Ctr || Eastern & Horizon Ridge | Jones | style="text-align:left;" | 24-hr service |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 111 |Green Valley / Pecos |Pecos & Craig ||rowspan="2"|Green Valley Ranch Resort |Pecos |style="text-align:left;" | Split as 111A/B |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 113 | Las Vegas Blvd N |Las Vegas Blvd & Craig |BTC |Las Vegas Blvd N |style="text-align:left;" | Limited 24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 115 | Nellis / Stephanie | Craig & N Las Vegas Blvd || Stephanie & Horizon Ridge | Nellis and Stephanie | style="text-align:left;" | Limited 24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 117 | Las Vegas Blvd. S. / Silverado Ranch | SSTT || Eastern & Serene | Las Vegas Blvd & Silverado Ranch | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 119 | Simmons / Koval | Elkhorn & Aliante Pkwy || Reno & Las Vegas Blvd | Simmons, Rancho Tonopah, Sammy Davis Jr, and Koval | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 120 | Fort Apache / Rampart | Durango/Rampart & Cheyenne || rowspan="2" | Durango & Blue Diamond | Rampart and Fort Apache | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 121 | Durango / Buffalo | Buffalo & Cheyenne | Buffalo and Durango | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fdd;" | 122 | S. Maryland Pkwy / W. Henderson | SSTT || Las Vegas Blvd & Volunteer | Paradise, Maryland Parkway, and St. Rose Parkway | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! data-sort-value="zzz" | Route !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Name !! colspan=2 data-sort-value="zzz" | Terminals{{efn |name=terminals}} !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Via(s) !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | colspan=6 style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | '''200s''': Local (Residential) Routes: East-West |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 201 |Tropicana |Tropicana & Fort Apache ||rowspan="2"| Andover |Tropicana |style="text-align:left;" | Split as 201A/B, 24-hr service (201A) |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 202 | Flamingo | Grand Canyon & Rochelle || Harmon & Boulder Hwy | style="text-align:left;"|24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 203 | Spring Mountain / Desert Inn / Lamb | Town Center & Twain || Lamb & Craig | Desert Inn, Spring Mountain, and Lamb | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 206 | Charleston | Pavilion Ctr & Summerlin Ctr || Charleston & Sloan | Charleston and BTC | style="text-align:left;" |Split as Blue/Gold, 24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 207 | Alta / Stewart | Alta & Rampart || Stewart & Nellis | Alta and Meadows | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 208 | Washington | WTC || Bonanza & Nellis | Washington and BTC | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 209 | Vegas / Owens | Alta & Rampart || Owens & Nellis | Vegas Drive | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 210 | Lake Mead Blvd. | Town Center & Covington || Lake Mead & Radwich | Town Center and Lake Mead Blvd | style="text-align:left;" | 24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 212 | Sunset | Fort Apache & Sunset || Lake Mead & Center | Sunset, Warm Springs, and SSTT | style="text-align:left;" | |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 214 | H Street / D Street | BTC |Main, D / H Streets | style="text-align:left;" | | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 215 | Bonanza | BTC || Nellis & Bonanza | Bonanza | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 217 | Warm Springs / Lake Mead Pkwy. | Dean Martin / Silverton || Boulder Hwy & Palo Verde | Warm Springs, Lake Mead Pkwy, and SSTT | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 218 | Cheyenne | Cheyenne & Hualapai || Cheyenne & Nellis | Cheyenne | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 219 | Craig | Lone Mtn & Rancho || Craig & Las Vegas Blvd | Craig | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 220 | Ann / Tropical | Skye Canyon Park & Grand Canyon || Centennial & Hollywood | Deer Springs, Ann, and Tropical | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#fed;" | 221 | Cactus / Horizon Ridge / Boulder City | Durango & Blue Diamond || Utah & Northridge | Blue Diamond, Cactus, Carnegie, Horizon Ridge, and Boulder City | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! data-sort-value="zzz" | Route !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Name !! colspan=2 data-sort-value="zzz" | Terminals{{efn |name=terminals}} !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Via(s) !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | colspan=6 style="font-size:125%;background:#ffd;" | '''300s''': The Strip Corridor routes |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#ffd;" | Deuce | Deuce on The Strip | Fremont Street Experience || SSTT | Las Vegas Blvd and BTC | style="text-align:left;" | 24-hr service |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#ffd;" | DTL | Downtown Loop | colspan=2 | BTC | Symphony Park, City Hall, Fremont Street, Arts District, The Strat | style="text-align:left;" | Fare free, owned and operated by the City of Las Vegas. |- ! data-sort-value="zzz" | Route !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Name !! colspan=2 data-sort-value="zzz" | Terminals{{efn |name=terminals}} !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Via(s) !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | colspan=6 style="font-size:125%;background:#dfd;" | '''400s''': Shuttle routes |- ! style="font-size:125%;background:#dfd;" | 401 | N. Outlets / Symphony Park | colspan=2 | BTC | Grand Central and Main | style="text-align:left;" | |- ! data-sort-value="zzz" | Route !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Name !! colspan=2 data-sort-value="zzz" | Terminals{{efn |name=terminals}} !! data-sort-value="zzz" | Via(s) !! class="unsortable" | Notes |- | colspan=6 style="font-size:125%;background:#afe;" | '''900s''': Express routes |- !rowspan="2" style="font-size:125%;background:#afe; | BHX |rowspan="2"| Boulder Highway Express |rowspan="2"| BTC |CSN Henderson |rowspan="2"|Fremont Street (Boulder Highway) |rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;" |Split as BHX-A/B, limited 24-hr service (BHX-A) |- |Nevada State College |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#afe; | CX | Centennial Express | Skye Canyon Park & Grand Canyon | Reid Airport | CHTC, Oran K. Gragson Freeway, BTC, Las Vegas Freeway, Flamingo Road, | |- !style="font-size:125%;background:#afe; | DVX | Downtown & Veterans Medical Center Express | BTC | VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System | Las Vegas Freeway, Losee Road | |- !rowspan="2" style="font-size:125%;background:#afe; | SX |rowspan="2"|Sahara Express |rowspan="2"|Pavilion Ctr & Summerlin Ctr |Nellis & Desert Inn |rowspan="2"|Sahara Avenue |rowspan="2" style="text-align:left;"|Split as SX-A/B |- |Vegas Valley & Hollywood |- |} ;Notes {{notelist}}
=== RTC Paratransit === Even though all buses in the system have wheelchair lifts, RTC operates '''RTC Paratransit''' for people who have difficulty in accessing the regular transit system. By-appointment-only paratransit is a door-to-door service. RTC also maintains an open charge account with a local taxicab company to service paratransit ridership when unforeseen delays occur, frequently caused by traffic congestion.<ref name="Paratransit">{{cite web |url=https://www.rtcsnv.com/ways-to-travel/paratransit-accessibility/ |title=Paratransit and Accessibility |publisher=RTC Transit of Southern Nevada}}</ref>
== Transfer facilities == {{OSM Location map|coord={{Coord|36.165|-115.200}}|float=right|zoom=10|width=300|height=250|scalemark=20|shape1=n-circle|shape-color1=#00a|shape-outline1=#fff|mark-size1=18|mark-coord1={{Coord|36.068469|-115.164451}}|mark-title1=South Strip Transfer Terminal|mark-coord7={{Coord|36.173733|-115.141857}}|shape-color7=#55a|mark-title7=Downtown Transportation Center (closed 2010)|mark-coord3={{Coord|36.164645|-115.149099}}|mark-title3=Bonneville Transit Center|mark-coord4={{Coord|36.294029|-115.283655}}|mark-title4=Centennial Hills Transit Center Park & Ride|mark-coord5={{Coord|36.173366|-115.278457}}|mark-title5=Westcliff Transit Center|mark-coord6={{Coord|36.104073|-115.138776}}|mark-title6=UNLV Transit Center|mark-coord2={{Coord|36.153247|-115.330892}}|mark-title2=Downtown Summerlin Transit Facility|fullscreen-option=1|caption=RTC Transit transfer facilities|auto-caption=1}}
=== South Strip Transfer Terminal === The South Strip Transfer Terminal (or "SSTT") was opened in 2003 after the Vacation Village hotel and casino was closed, which was the southern terminus for many CAT routes. The SSTT is serviced by seven RTC routes and the Amtrak Thruway #10.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2021 |title=Greyhound bus terminal moving to make way for downtown development |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/greyhound-bus-terminal-moving-to-make-way-for-downtown-development/ |access-date=March 6, 2023 |publisher=KLAS |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== Bonneville Transit Center === thumb|right|Bonneville Transit Center (2011) The Bonneville Transit Center (BTC) is a transit point which replaced the Downtown Transportation Center as the main downtown fixed route terminal, which opened in November 2010. It is served by various express routes, The Deuce, and the Las Vegas Downtown Loop (DTL). In addition to local services it has a FlixBus stop and Amtrak Thruway buses connecting to the ''Gold Runner''.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== Centennial Hills Transit Center Park & Ride === The Centennial Hills Transit Center is a transit terminal operated by the RTC to serve the northwest valley and its residents. It includes 900 parking spaces, park & ride, indoor waiting facility, next arrival information and restrooms. Construction began in July 2009, and it opened in conjunction with the launch of the then named ACExpress C-Line, now Centennial Express (CX) on March 28, 2010.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== Westcliff Transit Center === The Westcliff Transit Center is a transit terminal built in the valley's west side community of Summerlin and officially opened on December 12, 2010, It opened with the launch of the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) connecting to McCarran Airport, downtown Las Vegas, and the valley's west side.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2010/dec/11/new-express-bus-route-service-airport/ |title=New express bus route to service airport |author=Hansen, Kyle B. |date=December 11, 2010 |newspaper=Las Vegas Sun |access-date=February 24, 2020}}</ref>
=== UNLV Transit Center === The UNLV Transit Center is a transit terminal built on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus in Central Las Vegas. It is located on the UNLV main campus and officially opened on September 4, 2013. Event services to UNLV football games and the Centennial Express (CX) began service to the center a day later.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== Downtown Summerlin Transit Facility === The Downtown Summerlin Transit Facility serving Downtown Summerlin, as well as local sports venues, opened on October 16, 2017. It serves the Sahara Express and local routes.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== Former Downtown Transportation Center === thumb|right|The original Downtown Transportation Center The Downtown Transportation Center (or "DTC") was the main transit center for the RTC systems in downtown Las Vegas. The DTC was opened in the late 1980s to serve as the main terminal for the Las Vegas City Trolley, and for the private Las Vegas Transit System, Inc. In 1992, it became the terminal for Citizens Area Transit, once Las Vegas Transit ceased operations. The DTC remained under ownership of the City of Las Vegas until July 31, 2009, when the city transferred control of the terminal to the RTC. The RTC closed the aging terminal on November 7, 2010, with the opening of the Bonneville Transit Center.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
== Accidents and incidents == On the afternoon of January 18, 2013, a woman, driving a 2004 Ford Taurus, crashed into a double-decker bus at Charleston and Rainbow, killing herself and injuring 5 people who were on the bus. The people of the bus only suffered minor injuries.<ref>{{cite web|last=Huber |first=Craig |url=http://www.fox5vegas.com/story/20756055/woman-killed-in-crash-involving-bus |title=Woman killed in wreck with RTC bus ID'd – FOX5 Vegas – KVVU |publisher=FOX5 Vegas |access-date=April 22, 2013}}</ref>
== Equipment == {{Original research section|details=|date=April 2026}} thumb|A 2007 Deuce bus at the South Strip Transfer Terminal. In 2005, the agency added a fleet of double-decker buses for services on The Strip, named The Deuce. RTC currently operates mainly New Flyer, Alexander Dennis buses for fixed routes, and mainly Ford Econoline vans for paratransit.{{CN|date=May 2026}}
=== Active === {| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible" |- ! Delivered !! Model !! Image!! Notes |- | 2015-2025 | New Flyer XN40<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 13, 2015|title=Las Vegas Awards New Flyer a contract for up to 305 Xcelsior® buses|url=https://www.newflyer.com/2015/03/las-vegas-awards-new-flyer-a-contract-for-up-to-305-xcelsior-buses/|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=New Flyer {{!}} North America's Bus Leader|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=July 13, 2016|title=Las Vegas Exercises Options for an Additional 55 New Flyer Xcelsior® Buses|url=https://www.newflyer.com/2016/07/las-vegas-exercises-options-for-an-additional-55-new-flyer-xcelsior-buses/|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=New Flyer {{!}} North America's Bus Leader|language=en-US}}</ref> ||128px | |- |2015-2024 | New Flyer XN60<ref>{{Cite web|date=September 4, 2018|title=RTC expands high-capacity transit in Las Vegas Valley with 55 buses from New Flyer|url=https://www.newflyer.com/2018/09/rtc-expands-high-capacity-transit-in-las-vegas-valley-with-55-buses-from-new-flyer/|access-date=May 13, 2021|website=New Flyer {{!}} North America's Bus Leader|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Liahusha |first=Tanya |date=November 2, 2021 |title=RTC of Southern Nevada awards NFI subsidiary New Flyer a contract for up to 130 low-emission CNG buses |url=https://www.newflyer.com/2021/11/rtc-of-southern-nevada-awards-nfi-subsidiary-new-flyer-a-contract-for-up-to-130-low-emission-cng-buses/ |access-date=March 23, 2024 |website=New Flyer {{!}} North America's Bus Leader |language=en-US}}</ref> |128px| | |- |2020-2026 |Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 "Go-Anywhere" |128px|2020 RTCSNV Alexander Dennis Enviro 500 20803 | *Currently arriving on property. *Some have new grey and black paint scheme. |- |2022 |New Flyer XHE40 |128px | *Uses Hydrogen fuel cells<ref>{{Cite news |last=Haas |first=Greg |date=June 3, 2020 |title=RTC using $3.8M federal grant for 2 hydrogen-powered buses |url=https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/rtc-using-3-8m-federal-grant-for-2-hydrogen-powered-buses/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231030051851/https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/rtc-using-3-8m-federal-grant-for-2-hydrogen-powered-buses/ |archive-date=October 30, 2023 |access-date=May 10, 2026 |work=KLAS-TV |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |2023-2024 |New Flyer XE40 |128px | |- |2024 |New Flyer XHE60 | 128px| | |- |}
=== Retired === {{No sources section|details=|date=April 2026}} {| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="font-size: 90%;" | |- ! Delivered !! Model !! Image !! Notes |- | 1981-1984 | GMC RTS T8J204 | 128px | |- | 1981-1982 | Grumman Flxible 870 | 128px | |- |1990 | Gillig Phantom | 128px | |- | 1991-1996 | New Flyer D60HF | 128px | |- | 1992 | TMC RTS | 128px | |- |1992 | New Flyer D40HF | 128px | |- |1994-1998 | New Flyer D40LF | 128px | |- | 1997-1998 | NABI 436.08VA | 128px | |- | 1997 | ElDorado National<br />Transmark RE | 128px | * Retired due to small capacity in 2007. |- | 2001 | New Flyer C40LF | 128px | |- | 2001 | NABI 40-LFW (1st Gen) | 128px | |- | 2002 | Neoplan AN460L | 128px | * Entire fleet retired due to cracked suspension frame in 2013. |- | 2003 | Irisbus Civis | 128px | * The only Irisbus Civis coaches that operated in the United States. |- | 2004 | New Flyer D60LF | 128px | |- | 2005-2007 | Alexander Dennis Enviro500 |128px | |- | 2006 | New Flyer DE41LFR | 128px | * First hybrid buses for fixed route service in Las Vegas. |- | 2007-2008 | NABI 40-LFW Hybrid (2nd Gen) | 128px | |- | 2008 | New Flyer C40LFR | 128px | |- | 2008–2009 | Wright StreetCar RTV | 128px | * These were the only Streetcar coaches in the United States. |- | 2013–2014 | New Flyer XN60 | 128px|New Flyer XN60 | *The first Xcelsior units in the fleet. |}
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == {{Commons category}} * [http://www.rtcsnevada.com/ Official site]. * [http://www.transdevna.com/ Transdev], operates RTC Transit services in the Las Vegas Valley. * [http://www.sntc.net/ Southern Nevada Transit Coalition], also known as Silver Rider Transit, operator of services in Boulder City, Laughlin, and Mesquite, as well as the Veterans Medical Transportation Network
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