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Tell Us Why You Ride BARTA and Enter to Win a 31 Day Pass! (Promotion Ends May, 9, 2025)

To celebrate Rider Appreciation Day on May 7, 2025 BARTA is giving away a 31 Day Pass to three BARTA customers who complete the #WhyIRideBARTA Entry Form. Click here to submit the #WhyIRideBARTA Entry Form…

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BARTA BusFinder System Upgrade: Thursday, May 1, 2025

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, BARTA will be performing an upgrade for the BARTA BusFinder system from 9:30 AM – approx. 12:00 PM. During the upgrade, the BARTA BusFinder GPS system will NOT be available….

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Routes 16, 18, & 20 Detour *Starting Monday, April 7, 2025*

Starting Monday, April 7, 2025 Court Street between 4th and 5th Streets and Madison Avenue will be CLOSED due to construction. The following routes will detour until further notice: Route 16/Broadcasting Square Route 18/Schuylkill Avenue…

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The South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is responsible for the management and administration of BARTA and conducts all procurement activities in support of the bus and shared ride service operated by BARTA.

South Central Transit Authority (SCTA) is entrusted with the oversight and management of purchases that support providing the public transit services for BARTA and RRTA in the Reading and Lancaster communities.  SCTA is committed to providing a full and open competitive environment for procurement opportunities in conformance with federal, state, and local regulations.  SCTA solicitations are issued as Request for Proposals (RFP); Invitation for Bids (IFB) or Request for Quotations (RFQ) depending on the type of goods or services.

Guidelines and procedures for all procurements are contained in the bid documents.  SCTA solicits and encourages small business and disadvantaged business enterprise participation.  Small Businesses and DBEs shall be afforded full consideration of their response and will not be subject to discrimination.

Current procurement opportunities are posted on the South Central Transit Authority website – www.sctapa.com under Procurement & Sales.  If you have further procurement questions please contact info@sctapa.com.


There are no BARTA Procurement Activities at the current time.