The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA or NORTA) is a public transportation agency based in New Orleans. Since 1983 it has operated bus and historic streetcar service throughout the city. With an annual ridership of over 18.6 million riders, the Regional Transit Authority is the largest public transit agency in the state of Louisiana.
 The New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has been offering bus and streetcar services since 1983 with over 18 million people using their services