Go CT Mobile Fare Payment App For CTtransit Bus Riders
System-wide
In September 2019, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced the availability of the Go CT Mobile app in both the Google Play and Apple App stores. This new app extends the capabilities of the Go CT Card by allowing riders to pay their CTtransit or CTfastrak bus fare, as well as see their account balance and transaction history while on the go.
"We need to make public transportation easier for commuters in Connecticut," Governor Ned Lamont said. "This app is a useful tool that will provide plenty of valuable information to people at the tap of a button, while also calculating available discounts so riders get the lowest fare possible."
App users can also add funds, setup or manage their autopay options, and make changes to their account. The app works in conjunction with the Go CT Card, an account-based bus fare card introduced last year that allows riders to board faster and automatically receive available fare discounts.
"We're increasing the use of technology to make CTtransit bus travel more convenient," said Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. "Once a customer has registered their card online at GoCTCard.com, they just open the app and scan the bar code when boarding. They get all the fare discounts available based on how often they ride."
The Go CT Mobile app is free to download, but to use the app riders must first have a registered Go CT Card. The Go CT Card provides the same discounts a rider would receive with a regular fare ticket, but the card and funds on it never expire. This gives the rider a quick boarding option without the need to carry exact change, along with the benefits of a multi-day pass without having to worry about future rides going unused. The Go CT Card is available at the CTtransit Customer Service Centers in Hartford, New Haven and Stamford, North East Transportation Center in Waterbury, Meriden Transit District offices as well as at Walgreens Pharmacy locations and 7-Eleven convenience stores.
The Go CT Card was introduced in 2018. Since that time, over 1 million "taps" for payment onboard CTtransit buses have been recorded.
Go CT Card Mobile
Download the Go CT Card Mobile App today to manage your existing Go CT card account, and to use your mobile phone at the farebox.
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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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