On-Demand

How it Works

RTA Connect On-Demand offers the convenience of booking your trip around your schedule. On-Demand offers door-to-door service within certain areas of the Miami Valley where fixed-route service is either unavailable or limited. This service is available 24/7, 365-days a year by either booking with the Lyft or Uber app, or making an advanced or recurring reservation with RTA Customer Service. Trips can also be requested as-needed through RTA Customer Service. Wait times may vary based on availability.

All eligible On-Demand zones can be found below. Customers under 18 years of age must contact RTA Customer Service to schedule an On-Demand reservation. All child restraining laws apply to children riding in RTA Connect Vehicles. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to comply with all prevailing regulations. Children under 6 years old weighing 40 pounds or less must ride in a child safety seat.* The customer must provide the safety seat, secure the seat and secure the child in the seat.

Every child under 8 years old must ride in a booster seat or other appropriate child safety seat unless the child is 4'9" or taller. Follow the seat manufacturer's instructions for weight limits and proper use.** More information can be found by visiting: www.i-riderta.org/how-to-ride/accessibility.

Unless there is a life-threatening situation, or the parent has an affidavit signed by a licensed physician exempting the child from the law due to a physical impairment, or the vehicle is a taxicab or a public safety vehicle, and is regulated under Ohio Revised Code 5104.011 or was manufactured without seat belts.

Travel Within a Zone

There are two different types of On-Demand zone trips:

1. Customers use an RTA transfer point, which will connect them to RTA fixed-route service. Transfer points are denoted with stars on zone maps.

2. Customers use an On-Demand trip to go door-to-door within a zone, but don't connect to an RTA fixed-route bus. Customers may use On-Demand services to travel door-to-door to any location within the On-Demand zone without starting or ending their trip at a transfer point.

On-Demand trips cannot be taken across multiple zones in the same trip.

All eligible On-Demand zones can be found below. Customers under 18 years of age must contact RTA Customer Service to schedule an On-Demand reservation.

Why It's Better

You'll never pay more than our regular, one-way fare for your Connect trip.

No more scheduling your day around limited bus service in your area.

On-Demand connects you to transfer points where bus service is fast and frequent.

Weekend, late night and early morning services are available where previously only limited service was offered.

More service equals more access throughout the Miami Valley.

How to Book

Using Lyft

Use the Lyft app or visit http://ride.lyft.com to book your FREE trip. Use the following codes for each zone:

Zone 1: RTAZone1GO

Zone 2: RTAZone2GO

Zone 3: RTAZone3GO

Zone 4: RTAZone4GO

Zone 5: RTAZone5GO

Using Uber

Uber and the Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (GDRTA) are updating the RTA Connect program with Uber Transit Vouchers. You’ll still be able to receive subsidized rides through this program on UberX trips within eligible zones, but the way you redeem your rides is changing.



Click the link below to redeem your Uber Transit Voucher for RTA Connect.

How it Works

1. Tap the link below

2. Confirm your account

3. The $20 discount will automatically be applied when you request an UberX trip in the eligible zone. Claim Your Voucher

You only need to click the link once for the discount to be applied to all future eligible trips.

Book through RTA

No Lyft or Uber app? No problem! Call us at (937) 425-8300 to book your trip.

Travel To and From Wright Patterson Air Force Base

If you're traveling to and from any On-Demand Zone within secured access areas on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, you will not be able to use Lyft or Uber. You must call us at (937) 425-8300 to book your trip.

If you're traveling to and from any On-Demand Zone within secured access areas on Wright Patterson Air Force Base, you will be required to arrange your transportation access with base security in advance.

Require a Lift-Equipped Vehicle?

For those who require a lift-equipped vehicle, call us at (937) 425-8300 to connect with a lift-equipped provider.

Having Issues?

If you experience an issue with On-Demand service or one of our providers, call us at (937) 425-8300. If you've been improperly charged for an On-Demand trip, please have your name, phone number, trip date and time, and the start and end point for your trip so the issue can be investigated and your trip costs reimbursed.

Questions?