Office of Transit and Ridesharing

Bus and rideshare services

Our office is responsible for the CTtransit bus system and for rideshare services. That means we:

Oversee the CTtransit and CTfastrak bus systems, including maintenance
Contract ADA paratransit services in CTtransit service areas for people with disabilities that prevent  them from using buses
Work with private companies to operate express bus services to Hartford, New Haven, and White Plains, NY

We also oversee state bus capital projects throughout Connecticut.

Ride the bus in select towns/cities.

Learn more about CT Transit

Find bus, train, and rideshare options in Connecticut.

Learn more about CT Rides

Use the rapid-transit bus that runs between Hartford and New Britain.

Learn more about CT Fastrack

Close up of microtransit van from the greater hartford transit district with ramp exposed and extended.

Discover the new microtransit pilot program near you in select cities/towns.

Learn more about the Microtransit Pilot Program

Quick Links

Local bus service

Buses are available in cities and towns across Connecticut.

ADA paratransit services

Learn about this option for people who have disabilities that prevent them from using public buses.

Express bus service

Express buses are available across CT and from White Plains, NY.

Transit security

If you see something, say something: contact the train or bus company.

Taxi, Livery, and Bus regulation

We handle registrations, cancellations, and complaints.

Capital projects

Learn about major bus system projects and investments.

Transportation plan (PDF)

See how to better serve people with disabilities, older individuals, and low-income individuals and families.

Grants and Funds

Municipal matching grant

Apply for transit funds for seniors and people with disabilities.

FTA section 5310

Remove barriers to public transportation and expand mobility options.

FTA section 5311

Apply for rural and small urban area transit funds.

Quick Facts

Our state owns:

Local bus systems in Bristol, Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, New Haven, Stamford, Wallingford, and Waterbury. We contract private companies to operate these systems.
All vehicles that provide CTtransit services.
Bus storage and maintenance facilities for the Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, and Waterbury systems.

Our state supports local transit districts outside CTtransit service areas:

CTDOT covers their operating deficits up to a predetermined amount. The State funds about 90% of urban systems’ operating deficits. The state and federal governments fund about 83% of rural systems’ operating deficits.
The State subsidizes their ADA paratransit services.