Affordable local ride sharing

Get a Ride
and Get Goin'

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Days & Hours

Seven days a week
6am - 8pm

Cost

$4 a ride

How to Pay

Pay through the app, with a credit / debit card, or with cash when boarding.

Service Area

Available in Trumbull and parts of Monroe with stops in Bridgeport and at Sacred Heart University. See the Service Area Map, below, for details.

Service Area Map

Service is available anywhere within the yellow area on the map with stops at:

  • Monroe Senior Housing - Fairway Acres at 358 Wheeler Road, Monroe
  • Sacred Heart University in Fairfield
  • Bridgeport Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport
  • GBT Bus Station and the downtown Bridgeport Train Station

How to Ride

  1. Download the App
  2. Setup your account
  3. Request a ride
  4. See the vehicle in the app on its way to you
  5. Get a ride to your destination in Trumbull
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There is also an online booking website or you can call 203-916-9355 to get a ride.

FAQs

  • What is GBT Connect?

    GBT Connect is a two year pilot program, starting April 22, 2024, that offers affordable shared rides within the town of Trumbull, CT. Download the app, request a ride, and a vehicle will pick you up and take you to your destination. There is also an online booking website or you can call 203-916-9355 to get a ride.

  • Where can I ride?

    Anywhere within the town of Trumbull, CT, parts of Monroe, CT, and stops at:

    • Monroe Senior Housing - Fairway Acres at 358 Wheeler Road, Monroe, CT
    • Sacred Heart University in Fairfield
    • Bridgeport Hospital and St Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport
    • GBT Bus Station and the downtown Bridgeport Train Station

    See the Service Area Map for more details.

  • When does GBT Connect operate?

    Seven days a week, 6am – 8pm

  • How much does it cost?

    $4 per ride

  • How do I pay?

    Pay through the app, with a credit / debit card, or with cash when boarding.

  • Can I pay with cash?

    Yes! You can pay with cash while boarding.

  • Is there a youth discount?

    There are no discounts available. Children under age five ride free.

  • Can children ride?

    Children under the age of 13 need to ride with an adult.

  • Can I get a monthly pass?

    There are no monthly passes available.

  • How do I get the app?

    You can download the app, at the Apple Store or on Google Play.

  • What does the app do?

    You can book a ride and pay your fare with the app. The app shows you how long until your ride arrives and how long it will take to get to your destination.

  • Can you book a ride in advance?

    Yes. You can book a ride up to two days in advance.

  • Can people with disabilities ride?

    Yes! All vehicles are wheelchair accessible and drivers are trained to help people with disabilities.

  • How are the drivers trained?

    All drivers undergo comprehensive training, including the following key safety measures:

    • Comprehensive safety training for drivers;
    • Valid CT Driver’s License;
    • Be at least 18 years of age;
    • Have an acceptable driving record;
    • Possess good moral character;
    • Pass a criminal record background check. State and Federal fingerprinting required;
    • Must meet USDOT medical standards/requirements;
    • Must submit to a National Sex Offender Registry check;
    • Pre-employment drug testing;
    • Ongoing random drug and alcohol testing during employment.

    For more details, visit the CT DMV website.

  • Can I bring my dog or other animal with me when I ride?

    Sorry, only service dogs / animals are allowed on the vehicles.

  • Who operates GBT Connect?

    GBT Connect is operated by Greater Bridgeport Transit through a partnership with RideCo and M7. The app is provided by RideCo and the vehicles are operated by M7.


    GBT Connect is made possible through a state grant from Connecticut Department of Transportation.