The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is a public transportation agency that provides bus service to the Dayton, Ohio metropolitan area. The agency was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The RTA operates a fleet of over 200 buses and serves over 30,000 passengers each day. The agency's mission is to provide safe, reliable, and affordable transportation services that enhance the quality of life for the residents of the Dayton region. The RTA is governed by a board of trustees and is funded by a combination of federal, state, and local sources.