River Parishes
Transit Authority

P.O. Box 2444, LaPlace, Louisiana 70069-2444

Local at 985-651-1141

For Louisiana Relay Service dial 7-1-1 or call one of the toll free numbers below:
TTY: 800-846-5277
Voice 800-947-5277
Speech-to-Speech: 888-272-5530
Spanish-to-Spanish: 800-737-1813
Fax 985-651-1138
Check E-mail




Documents and Policies

2022 RPTA Non-Discrimination Policy
2020 RPTA Feasibility Study
RPTA Sexual Harassment Policy
Click here to view RFP for Oversight.
May 3, 2018 Pre-Proposal Meeting Sign-In Sheet – RFP for Oversight
May 3, 2018 Pre-Proposal Meeting Summary – RFP for Oversight
Addendum #1 – RFP for Oversight  
ADA Complaint Form
RFP for Operations Management Released October 23, 2017
RFP for Operations Management – Addendum 1 as of October 27, 2017
RFP for Operations Management – Addendum 2 as of November 14, 2017
2016 RFP for Auditor Addendum #1 – RFP for Auditor
Public Notice – 2016 RFP for Auditor Addendum #1
2016 RFP for Auditor Attachment A – Fee Proposal
2016 RFP for Auditor Attachment B – FTA Third-Party Clauses
2016 RFP for Auditor
Public Notice of 2016 RFP for Auditor
Cancelation Policy
Complaint Handling Policy
Core Values
Ethics Policy
Fare Policy
RPTA Organizational Chart
Passbook Fares
Public Hearing Rules
Ridership Policies
RPTA Enabling Legislation
RPTA By Laws
RPTA DBE Program
RPTA LEP Plan
RPTA Title VI Plan
RPTA Purchasing and Procurement Policy

If you have questions about service, lost and found, complaints, commendations or suggestions, please call the RPTA Transit Office at 985-651-1141 weekdays between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.


The service will be provided Monday through Friday for trips scheduled between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

The service will be provided Saturday for trips scheduled between 5:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.

There is no service on Sundays or the following public holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Mardi Gras Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.


The fare for a one-way trip on the RPTA is $2.00. Children 4 and under ride free. Drivers will accept EXACT FARE ONLY. Drivers will not carry cash or make change. Each bus is equipped with a fare box and the exact fare must be deposited prior to the passenger taking his or her seat.


Ask your driver about participating in the RPTA Pass Program. Participants are entered to win a free pass booklet! Winners are randomly selected once a month at the RPTA Board Meetings.