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RTA Taps Transit App to Unite DDOT, SMART, TheRide, QLINE and People Mover

Transit users in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, plus Wayne counties receive automatic Transit Royale upgrades at launch.

Overview

  • The integration is live across Southeast Michigan, placing schedules and real-time data from all major providers in a single app.
  • Riders can plan multi-modal trips that include buses, bikes, or scooters, view nearby departures, and receive service change alerts.
  • The app supports in-app fare payment across participating services to simplify transfers and daily travel.
  • RTA will promote the tool on buses, at stops, and in terminals to boost access and help riders coordinate connections.
  • MDOT endorsed the rollout as an access initiative, and Transit highlighted its footprint in more than 1,000 cities across 28 countries.