As New Orleans struggles with the aftermath of Hurricane Francine, the city's Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is nearing full service restoration. In a swift response to the disaster, complete bus operations were reinstated shortly after Francine's landfall. Most streetcar lines followed, resuming normal service by Sept. 14, as reported by WGNO. The sole exception remains a section of Canal Street, still awaiting the return of power.

Efforts to reconnect the city's transit arteries saw the St. Charles Streetcar Line resume service on Friday afternoon, and not long after, the Algiers Ferry was also back, navigating the waters, according to Fox 8 Live. While RTA customer service centers, together with Rideline and paratransit reservations have returned to normal function; the restoration of the remaining services is ongoing.

The Chalmette Ferry also rejoined the fleet on Saturday, its service reinstated after a mandatory drydock inspection by the United States Coast Guard. "This routine yet important drydock inspection underscores RTA’s commitment to providing safe and reliable transportation to our riders, and we’re pleased to have the Chalmette ferry back in service," Lona Edwards Hankins, Chief Executive Officer of RTA, expressed the organization's commitment in a Facebook post.

For the latest updates, locals can visit RTA's website, use the Le Pass app, or text NOLAREADY to 77205 for immediate alerts about the transit system's status.