Today, Ride New Orleans (RIDE) is proud to release our 2025–26 Senior Transit Outreach Report, which explores the transportation needs, challenges, and priorities of older adults across Greater New Orleans and offers recommendations to improve the system for this critical population.

BIG NEWS! The Opportunity Pass Program now offers a new paper pass option for youth who don’t have reliable access to a phone! Learn more here and please share with your network.

Since 2024, nearly 10,000 young people have used Opportunity Passes to ride transit for free, accessing jobs, education, healthcare, and joy.

The Lower Algiers–Chalmette Ferry will resume normal operations TODAY, Saturday, May 23, 2026, beginning at 6 a.m.

Ferry service was temporarily suspended following a routine inspection of the Chalmette Ferry bridge conducted by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD), during which issues were identified that required repairs at the Chalmette landing. LADOTD has since completed the necessary repairs, allowing ferry service to safely resume.

Take transit to and from Here’s how to do it! Swipe for information on which buses and streetcars to catch, additional services for fest days, and where to find RTA’s mobile ticketing booths.

Make sure you download the RTA Le Pass app and call the Rideline if you need help planning your trip (504) 248-3900.

NOTE: Please be careful when crossing the street to access bus shuttle stops for the #48 Canal Streetcar \ City Park. We’ve reached out to RTA for clarification on where specific bus stops will be located along the route. We will update you when we learn more. The streets are busy, stay safe!