Rochester Transit Corporation

Rochester Transit Corporation
Overview
Main region(s)Rochester, New York
Fleet sizeBus, rail routes
Reporting markRSB (Rochester Subway)
Dates of operation1938–1968
PredecessorsRochester Railway Company
New York State Railways
SuccessorRochester-Genesee Regional Transportation Authority
Technical
Electrification600 V Rochester Subway (1938-1957)

Rochester Transit Corporation (RTC) was a privately owned, for-profit transit company that operated streetcar, rail, and bus transit in the city of Rochester and surrounding suburban areas from 1938 until 1968. The city-owned Rochester Subway was operated by RTC on a contract basis from 1938 until 1957. John F. Uffert and William A. Lang served as presidents during the course of operation.