by Staff Report
HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut will offer free and reduced-price transit fares and expanded service in recognition of the upcoming Independence Day holiday and America’s 250th birthday celebrations, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Friday.
DOT will offer fare-free service on all CTtransit bus routes statewide on Saturday, July 4, and Sunday, July 5, according to a news release from the governor.
“This includes CTfastrak service and ADA paratransit service in CTtransit service areas,” according to the release.
CTtransit will operate on a Sunday schedule on both days, except for certain expanded services. No tickets or passes will be required—passengers can just board a bus and go, according to the governor’s office.
“We want to make it easier and stress-free for people to travel across the state and attend Independence Day festivities, including with fare-free bus service and reduced-price rail fares throughout the holiday weekend,” Lamont said in a statement. “These discounts will help more people take part in historic celebrations with the ease of public transit.”
A Hartford Bonanza celebration scheduled for Saturday, July 4, with a rain date of Sunday, July 5.
On the CTrail Hartford Line and Shore Line East rail lines, a “celebratory fare” will be offered, officials said. On both July 4 and July 5, passengers can travel between any two stations on each respective rail line for just $2.50.
“Families will also benefit from additional savings as children can ride for just $1 on the Hartford Line and for free on Shore Line East with the purchase of an adult fare,” officials said.
Tickets will be available for sale at ticket vending machines and on the CTrail eTix app. Travelers should note, however, that these special fares will not be available on Metro-North’s New Haven Line.
“This Independence Day is a great opportunity for residents and visitors to experience Connecticut’s public transportation system,” Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto said in a statement. “Whether you are heading to Hartford Bonanza, visiting family, or exploring a new destination, CTrail and CTtransit offer a convenient and reliable way to travel while taking part in one of the most significant celebrations in our nation’s history.”
Passengers are advised to review updated holiday timetables and plan their trips in advance. Detailed schedules will be published on CTTransit.com, ShoreLineEast.com, and HartfordLine.com.
For a full schedule of events in Connecticut celebrating America’s 250th birthday, visit the CT250 website at ctvisit.com/ct250.
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