RTC Transit is the name of the public bus system in the Las Vegas metropolitan area of Clark County, Nevada.

In 1997, the American Public Transportation Association awarded CAT with their highest honor, Best Transit System in America (within its category).

In 2002, The Amalgamated Transit Union and the bus contractor, ATC, began contract renewal negotiations, but the two sides were unable to reach a compromise on operators' wages and in May of that year, CAT suffered its first strike.

Revenue service on MAX started on June 30, 2004; ridership increased by 25% by the end of 2004, and end-to-end travel times were cut approximately in half, from 50 to 25 minutes.

Later that year, an additional 40 double deck vehicles from Alexander Dennis arrived, and the RTC unveiled a new rapid transit system which uses the new Diesel-Hybrid RTV Streetcar from Wright Group.

The RTC received 50 NABI vehicles and the final shipment of 40 42 ft "Deuce" double-deck buses in summer 2008.

[citation needed] The RTC faced serious legal issues in 2008 after several car accidents involving bus shelters occurred.

Ridership numbers declined in 2009 when fuel prices dropped and riders either returned to their own vehicles or began carpooling with co-workers and family.

[6] In 2018, RTC began examining the possibility of installing light rail or enhanced bus rapid transit service along high-ridership routes, particularly the Maryland Parkway corridor.

[7][8] Subsequently, the Federal Transit Administration awarded the RTC $150 million to upgrade Route 109 to a BRT with 7.2 miles of bus/bike lanes.

Las Vegas has one of the most comprehensive night bus networks in the United States, owing to the 24-hour nature of the casinos and hospitality industry.

[10] The fixed route system had been operated by Veolia Transport and its predecessors, ATC-Vancom and National Express, since inception.

The fixed route contract was scheduled to expire September 25, 2011, and was awarded to First Transit, the apparent low bidder and highest scorer on the comprehensive review, however, Veolia has complained to the RTC board of bidding irregularities in the First Transit bid as well as an unfair emphasis on price in comparison to other technical factors.

RTC once again consolidated the expiring individual fixed route contracts held by Keolis (Sunset) and MV (Simmons) respectively.

RTC Transit also operates special routes for occasions such as sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, and Las Vegas Ballpark.

RTC also maintains an open charge account with a local taxicab company to service paratransit ridership when unforeseen delays occur, frequently caused by traffic congestion.

Prior to the arrival of the 2001 New Flyer CNGs and Neoplans, the RTC began repainting the fleet with the blue stripe livery.

It consisted of a blue base, with a white line that stretched the length of the coach, and with gold stars on the rear quarterpanels of each side.

This one consisted of an all-gold base, with a blue trim around the bottom, and the transit logo between both decks, under the windshield, and under the engine door.

Originally limited to the double deckers, the RTC decided to adopt the "goldbug" scheme for new fleet purchases starting in 2006.

"[29] Opposition from residents of the nearby Black Mountain Condominiums caused the project to be cancelled following a vote by Henderson City Council on February 15, 2005.

[30] On the afternoon of 9 March, Lorraine Macdonald was cycling towards the Fashion Show Mall alongside a CAT Bus.

The bus driver failed to look in her rear view mirror and side-swiped Lorraine Macdonald twice, which did not kill her but left her disable.

[citation needed] On the night of 19 July, Alexander Dennis coach 224 on the "Deuce" service was deadheading north on Interstate 15.

Following the accident, the coach was retained at the RTC Tompkins yard, covered by a giant tarp to preserve it for inspection during the ongoing investigation and litigation.

[citation needed] On the night of 3 January, a CAT bus collided through two brick walls before finally hitting a house.

[citation needed] On the night of 17 March, CAT bus number 653 struck and killed a pedestrian at the intersection of Washington and Rancho.

At around 07:30 hours, Charles Sell was near Washington Ave. and Lamb Blvd, when Metro police reported that, while naked, he stole beers from a 7-11, and then proceeded to steal CAT paratransit vehicle 1792.

[citation needed] On the morning of 13 September, a man in a 2001 Chevy Monte Carlo, crashed into the bus stop at Spring Mountain and Dectaur, killing four, and injuring 8.

According to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Officer Laura Meltzer, it was difficult to determine their identities, but Metro believe all were waiting for the bus.