Dayton RTA

What Dayton RTA does

Dayton RTA (Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority) is a government public transit authority founded in 1972 and headquartered at 4 S. Main St., Dayton, OH 45402. It operates fixed-route bus service across the Greater Dayton, Ohio region on more than 20 routes (Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, X6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 28, 43, 44, 55, plus the North Connector, West Connector, and the Flyer), supplemented by ADA paratransit, Connect On-Demand microtransit, a 5310 Program, and a Bikes on RTA multimodal offering. The agency serves the general public, reduced-fare riders (seniors, disabled, students), paratransit riders with mobility limitations, on-demand riders in coverage-gap zones, and multimodal bike commuters, with no enterprise sales motion.

Name

Dayton RTA

Legal name

Greater Dayton RTA

Website

https://i-riderta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Government public transit authority operating 20+ fixed bus routes, ADA paratransit, and Connect On-Demand microtransit across Greater Dayton, Ohio, serving daily commuters, reduced-fare riders, and paratransit users via the Tapp Pay fare platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit Agencies (Bus, Rail, Metro, Paratransit) (BPAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambulatory Paratransit (ADA/Dial-a-Ride) Operators (TLAFAKAA), Community & Senior Transportation Shuttles (Dial-a-Ride, Non-ADA) (TLAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Fixed route bus
• Paratransit services
• Microtransit on-demand
• Electronic fare payment

Headquarters

HQ city

Dayton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Farebox Revenue: Per-boarding fares collected via Tapp Pay and onboard payment across fixed-route bus, paratransit, and Connect On-Demand services. Current published fares: Regular $2.40, Reduced $1.20, Paratransit $4.50, Connect On-Demand $4.00. Reduced fare program available for eligible riders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Dayton RTA is a government public transit authority that operates fixed-route bus service across more than 20 routes in the Greater Dayton, Ohio region, alongside ADA paratransit, Connect On-Demand microtransit, the premium Flyer route, and Bikes on RTA. The agency sells rides per boarding at published fare tiers ($2.40 regular, $1.20 reduced, $4.50 paratransit, $4.00 Connect On-Demand) via the Tapp Pay mobile app and reloadable card, supplemented by federal, state, and local public funding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tapp Pay: Cashless fare payment system offered via mobile app and Tapp Pay card for riders.
• RideTime
• The Flyer

Products and services

• Fixed-Route Bus Service Scheduled fixed-route public bus service operating more than 20 routes across the Greater Dayton, Ohio region, including Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, X6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22, 28, 43, 44, 55, the North Connector, the West Connector, and the Flyer. Open to the general public aged 13 and over at a regular fare of $2.40 per boarding, with a reduced fare of $1.20 available through the Reduced Fare Program.
• Paratransit Service ADA paratransit door-to-door transit service for riders with disabilities or mobility limitations who cannot use fixed-route buses. Trips can be reserved by phone or online through the Connect Online portal at $4.50 per boarding.
• Connect On-Demand Service On-demand microtransit/feeder service operating in zones of the Greater Dayton region not well served by fixed routes. Riders request rides within the defined Connect On-Demand service area at $4.00 per boarding, addressing first-/last-mile transit gaps.
• The Flyer Premium/express transit route operated by Dayton RTA as part of its fixed-route bus network, listed as a standalone 'FLYER' option in the route selector and promoted as a distinct navigation entry on iriderta.org.
• 5310 Program Federally funded mobility program supporting transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Greater Dayton region, operated as part of Dayton RTA's Other Transportation Services portfolio.
• Tapp Pay Fare Payment System Branded electronic fare payment system offered as a downloadable mobile app and a reloadable Tapp Pay card, allowing riders to pay seamlessly across fixed-route bus, paratransit, and Connect On-Demand services. Includes account management, where-to-add-funds support, an FAQ, and Terms & Conditions.
• Bikes on RTA Program allowing cyclists to bring their bicycles on RTA buses to extend commute range, supporting multimodal trips combining cycling and bus travel across the Greater Dayton network.
• How To Ride Class Rider education class offered by Dayton RTA to onboard new and prospective riders on how to use the fixed-route bus system, schedules, fares, and Tapp Pay.

Quantifiable outcome

• Standard boarding fare priced at $2.40 with a reduced fare of $1.20, paratransit at $4.50, and Connect On-Demand at $4.00.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RTA Community PartnerscoreOthersDayton RTA maintains a network of Community Partners that support customer outreach and rider assistance across the Greater Dayton region. The agency lists RTA Community Partners on its customer support page but specific partner organizations are not enumerated in the source.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA): Larger Ohio regional transit authority combining bus, rail, and paratransit service across Northeast Ohio. Comparable on regulatory structure and Title VI obligations but operates a broader multimodal network.

Direct peers

• Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT): Municipal public transit operator running fixed-route bus, paratransit, and on-demand service in Detroit. Comparable mid-size Rust-Belt transit agency with similar demographic and ridership characteristics.
• Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA): Mid-size Ohio regional transit authority operating fixed-route bus, paratransit, and on-demand services. Highly comparable on size, regional scope, and service portfolio to Dayton RTA.
• Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT): Mid-Atlantic regional transit authority operating fixed-route bus, light rail, and paratransit. Comparable on multi-modal mission and the use of mobile fare payment and real-time information systems.
• Louisville Metro Government – TARC: Transit Authority of River City serving the Louisville metro area with bus and paratransit service. Comparable mid-size U.S. transit agency with similar ridership and operating profile.
• METRO Regional Transit Authority (Akron): Northeast Ohio public transit agency providing fixed-route bus, paratransit, and demand-response service. Comparable mid-size Ohio peer with similar regulatory and funding structure.
• Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA): Ohio public transit agency operating bus, paratransit, and on-demand microtransit in the Columbus region. Closely comparable on multi-modal service mix, public agency structure, and fare structure; larger scale provides a benchmark for growth pathways.
• The Rapid (Interurban Transit Partnership – Grand Rapids): Mid-size Michigan public transit system offering fixed-route bus and on-demand service. Closely comparable on operational scale, technology adoption (mobile fare payment), and mid-size U.S. metro profile.
• Cincinnati Metro (Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority): Regional public transit authority serving the Cincinnati metro area with fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and on-demand options. Most direct comparable given overlapping Southwest Ohio geography, similar municipal transit mission, and like-sized service portfolio.
• Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo): Mid-size U.S. municipal transit operator with fixed-route bus, paratransit, and on-demand microtransit. Closely comparable on service mix and a useful benchmark for microtransit scaling within a mid-size metro.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gdrta
• Facebookfacebook.com/iriderta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greater-dayton-regional-transit-authority

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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