RTA Le Pass

RTA Le Pass

Plan, Pay, Ride with NORTA

4.5K ratings
349 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 28, 2022
  • October 28, 2025

Features

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Purchase and use digital transit passes for buses, streetcars, and ferries directly from your phone. Plan your entire journey with real-time service alerts and step-by-step navigation. Simply tap to pay your fare and show your phone when boarding.

Buy bus, streetcar, and ferry passes
Digital fare payment
Journey planning
Real-time service alerts
Step-by-step navigation
Get-off alerts
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What users say

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What's New in RTA Le Pass

5.175

October 28, 2025

New 'Tickets' tab consolidates ticketing related activities into one convenient location in the app

Charts

Top Free

📉 176-5

Travel

This app dropped -5 positions in Travel chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

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Worst public transportation system in any city

NEED this.

You will need this app to get around. Busses have tap symbol but for some reason can only accept this or cash like it’s the 1800s.

Regret putting my trust in you

I brought my son to Nola to see the Tulane campus and tried to pick up the 46 at Loyola and Howard. We were trying to get the 245pm and the driver clearly saw us running up to the door and completely bailed on us bc I guess he/she couldn’t stay stoped for 15 additional seconds. So we waited 30 minutes for the next one in the absurd heat. The next trolley arrived and the driver asked us where we were going and we said “Tulane university” he said “what?!” So I repeated “TULANE” and he said “you’re going the wrong way. The trolley to Tulane is there” and pointed across the street. Totally defeated, we went across the street and had to wait an additional 20 minutes. My son was angry with me to say the least. His face was purple from the heat and I was legit crying.
So the stupid thing finally shows up and we’re on it for twenty minutes and it stops and the driver says “end of the line. Everyone off”
So now we’re stranded in 100 degree heat with no idea where we are. Come to find out we went the wrong way thanks to your jerk of a driver that decided to involve himself. I knew my gps said I was going the wrong way but who wouldn’t trust the PROFESSIONAL DRIVER OF YOUR VEHICLE.
So we lost two hours and I had to then pay 35 dollars for an uber and we missed the opportunity to visit the bookstore bc it was closed at that point and we were EXHAUSTED from the extreme heat. My son is completely turned off from this school now. So thanks for that.
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times?

the times on here never match up to when the driver arrives or at the end of the line leaves.

Beware non-US citizens

This should have been easy. As part of the registration process you need to put in your non US phone number. I had an issue with my phone receiving the RTA confirmation texts. By the time it was sorted out, too many texts had been sent (4) as a consequence of which I had to wait 24 hours to re-register, by which time it was too late. Email registration would have worked better.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App won't accept phone number verification

Bug

Purchased tickets disappear from app

Bug

Live tracking not working as expected

Bug

Incorrect route information displayed

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Allow purchase of multiple tickets in one transaction

Feature

Provide real-time bus/streetcar tracking

Feature

Improve accuracy of schedule information

Feature

Implement customer support/feedback options

Feature

Integrate with other transportation options (e.g. Uber)

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FAQ

What does RTA Le Pass do?

RTA Le Pass allows you to purchase and use digital transit passes for New Orleans RTA's bus, streetcar, and ferry services directly from your smartphone. It also helps you plan your journeys with real-time information and navigation.

How do I pay my fare with RTA Le Pass?

To pay your fare, you simply tap to use your digital pass within the app. Then, you show your phone to the operator when you board the vehicle. No scanning is required.

Is RTA Le Pass free to use?

Yes, the RTA Le Pass application itself is free to download and use. You will still need to purchase transit passes through the app to ride the RTA services.

What features are available for planning a trip?

The app offers comprehensive journey planning, allowing you to view all lines running at stops near you. It also provides service alerts to keep you informed of any issues and offers step-by-step navigation with get-off alerts so you don't miss your stop.

Can I save my favorite routes or stops?

Yes, you can save your favorite locations and transit lines within the app for quick and easy access. This feature helps streamline your commute by providing immediate access to frequently used routes.