Reduced Fares
State-issued Reduced Fare Photo Transit ID or Medicare Card must be shown with use of Senior/Disabled pass or ticket. Note: The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that all public transit buses will be fare-free across Connecticut through March 31, 2023. A previous policy signed by Governor Lamont made buses fare free from April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022, but that was extended to December 1st in a budget passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor on May 9, 2022. The legislature held a special session on November 28, 2022 which passed a bill to continue the fare free program, this bill was signed by the Governor on November 29th, 2022.
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability Local Fares
State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown with use of Senior/Disabled pass or ticket.
| Fare Category | Fare |
|---|---|
| Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money All passes include unlimited FREE local service transfers. |
$0.85 |
| All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$1.70 |
| 10-Ride Ticket | $7.65 |
| 31-Day Pass | $30.60 |
Note: Exact Fare Required - Fares Subject to Change. Bus Operators and fare boxes cannot make change. Fare boxes accept flat, unfolded $1.00 bills and US coins (except 50¢ pieces) only. Insert coins and bills one at a time. Please have fare ready when boarding. Do not deposit $5, $10 or $20 bills.
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability Express Fares
Express zones are based upon the distance. State of CT-issued Reduced Fare Photo Transit ID or Medicare Card must be shown with use of Senior/Disabled pass or ticket.
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money |
$1.60 |
| 2 Zones All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$3.20 |
| 3 Zones Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money |
$2.05 |
| 3 Zones All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$4.10 |
| 4 Zones Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money |
$2.50 |
| 4 Zones All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$5.00 |
| 5 Zones Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money |
$3.00 |
| 5 Zones All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$6.00 |
| I-Bus Express (Stamford - White Plains) 2 Zones Two-Hour Pass (single fare) Press "Get 2-hour pass" button before depositing money Medicare card, state of Connecticut, Westchester County or TOR reduced fare ID required. |
$1.60 |
| I-Bus Express (Stamford - White Plains) 2 Zones All-Day Pass Must be purchased on bus. Press "Get All-Day Pass" button before depositing money. |
$3.20 |
Senior (65+) / Persons with Disability 10-Ride Ticket
State of CT-issued Reduced Fare ID or Medicare card must be shown prior to payment.
10-ride ticket users must request a 2-Hour Pass from the Bus Operator at the time the fare is paid.
| Zone | Fare |
|---|---|
| 2 Zones | $14.40 |
| 3 Zones | $18.45 |
| 4 Zones | $22.50 |
| 5 Zones | $27.00 |
Connecticut Receives $38.9 Million Grant from Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to Upgrade CT fastrak to All-Electric Fleet
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto (second from the left), Governor Ned Lamont (center), and the Federal Transit Administration’s Peter Butler (farthest right) present the milestone award grant.
CT transit is excited to share that Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) recently announced a $38.9 million Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant to help convert our CT fastrak to an all-electric bus fleet.
“This significant investment showcases our commitment to sustainable transportation and underscores our dedication to fostering skilled professionals for the future,” said Thomas E. Stringer Jr., General Manager. We look forward to this initiative’s positive impact on our community, environment, and local economy. Thank you to the FTA and the CTDOT for their continued support.”
L to R: Peter Butler, FTA Region 1 Administrator, and Thomas E. Stringer Jr, CT transit General Manager.
This significant grant, awarded through the FTA's Low or No Emission Grant Program, will facilitate the purchase or lease of zero-emission transit buses and the necessary facility upgrades.
CT transit will use these funds to acquire 46 battery-electric buses and install 29 chargers for the fastrak bus rapid transit service. The grant will also cover the cost of installing 25 depot chargers at the Hartford facility, four on-route chargers at the CT fastrak New Britain Station, and the required electrical infrastructure. This initiative is backed by over $17 million in matching state funds and $30 million from federal formula funds.
This milestone represents a monumental leap towards Governor Lamont's objective of transitioning the entire statewide public transportation bus fleet from diesel to zero-emission models by 2035. It's a testament to our collective commitment and the potential for a greener future.
Governor Lamont.
“The new battery-electric buses and chargers will help us meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient, and environmentally friendly transit options, and will greatly benefit the thousands of residents and commuters who rely on CT fastrak services every day,” said Governor Lamont. “Thank you to the Biden-Harris administration for continuing to invest in green technology that will modernize Connecticut’s public transit system and spur new economic opportunities across the state.”
Around $5.6 billion in funding has been allocated through President Joe Biden’s recently enacted Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support the replacement of thousands of public transit vehicles nationwide.
Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto addresses the media.
“Investing in electric buses for the CT fastrak fleet is a forward-thinking move that highlights Connecticut’s dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto.
CT fastrak was recently recognized as the best bus rapid transit system in the United States by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy.
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