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 |
Public Backed Service Expansions Now Underway!
New Bus Routes Available in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford
When the public talks, CT transit listens.
In March of this year, the Connecticut Department of Transportation implemented new bus routes, now serving communities in New Britain, Berlin, Meriden, Plainville, Southington, and Stamford. These new bus routes will bolster connectivity and amplify coverage throughout central Connecticut.
“Public transit is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a lifeline that connects individuals to career opportunities, businesses to customers, and communities to growth,” said General Manager of CT transit, Thomas Stringer. “A robust public transportation system is essential for driving economic impact and supporting local businesses.”
But wait, there’s more!
This service expansion is just the beginning of a series of upcoming expansions, totaling more than $18 million, proposed by Governor Ned Lamont and supported by local legislature. These new routes will provide greater access to a broader range of employment centers and career opportunities across the region, ultimately enhancing residents' career prospects and improving their quality of life.
“This major bus service expansion is the latest effort to connect customers with critical jobs, housing, and services while expanding opportunities for Transit Oriented Development (TOD)—allowing people to live and commute with ease,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Deputy Commissioner Karen Kitsis. “CTDOT is grateful for the support of Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut General Assembly, which responded to customer needs by investing in the expansion of our transit system.”
These new routes were, in part, discovered through feedback from community members, frontline transit workers, and key government officials.
Public Service by the Numbers:
- 4,300 community members surveyed online
- 36 community events across Connecticut
- 29 interviews with transit providers, councils of government, and transit district reps
- 10 customer focus groups
CTDOT’s Customer Experience (CX) Action Plan team gathered this wealth of responses. Based on insights from those we serve, they lead the initiative to develop public transportation innovations throughout the state. This energized team will continue responding to the needs of the people—the customers and supporters of public transit—and propose new paths forward.
Pictured left to right: Samaia Hernandez, Alicia Leite, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Lisa Rivers, and Karen Kitsis.
“As Connecticut works to be a leader in delivering major new transit investments, including CTfastrak and CTrail Hartford Line, we recognize the support and input of our transit providers and customers across Connecticut,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Public Transportation Bureau Chief Benjamin Limmer. “We look forward to launching new transportation services in communities across Connecticut in the months ahead.”
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