ABOUT ZIPTRIP
A new fare system with time to ride:
90 Minutes • 1 Day • 7 Day • 31 Day
Take any bus, in any direction, as often as you like!
With the revolutionary GBTA ziptrip you can:
Pay one price—ride and save!
Enjoy the convenience, there are no transfers!
Save time and money!
The GBTA ziptrip gives you a wide range of easy, money-saving choices:
ziptrip X 90-Minute Unlimited
$1.50. Request when you board.
ziptrip X 1-Day Unlimited
$3. Request when you board.
ziptrip 7-Day Unlimited
$15. Purchase in advance at these locations.
ziptrip 31-Day Unlimited
$60. Purchase in advance at these locations.
ziptrip Half-Fare
Senior citizens, persons with disabilities and individuals displaying a Medicare Card pay half fare all the time. Seniors and persons with disabilities must show proper identification at boarding. Proper identification consists of a Medicare, ADA Identification or State Elderly/Disabled ID card. Applications for a State Elderly/Disabled ID card are available through the Transit Authority by calling Customer Service (203) 366-7070 Extension 103 or by e-mail to lmonk@gbtabus.com.
ziptrip Y - Youth Pass
Use the GBTA Bus System weekdays for 31 days for $40 with proper ID. Must be 17 years of age or younger.
Q and A:
Where can I purchase a ziptrip?
90-Minute & All-Day ziptrip X cards must be purchased on board. 7, 31, and Youth ziptrip passes can be purchased at the GBTA Terminal, by mail, and at these locations.
What is the fare?
The fare is $1.50 for 90 minutes of ride time.
Are transfers free?
There is no need for transfers. With the fare of $1.50, all riders can enjoy 90 minutes of unrestricted bus use—and ride, any bus, in any direction.
Do I still need exact change?
Yes. For a ziptrip X 90-Minute or All-Day, you will need exact change.
Can I still use tokens?
Yes, the GBTA will still sell tokens at the Bridgeport Bus Terminal for $1.50 each.
Can I use the ziptrip to transfer to a Wheels, Milford Transit, CTTransit, Valley Transit or HART bus?
Yes, the GBTA ziptrip passes are accepted when transferring from a GBTA bus. On your return trip, you will need to pay the fares required by the other systems.
Can I share my ziptrip with someone else?
No. All ziptrip passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the person who buys it. Also, each ziptrip has a “pass-back” feature that prevents it from being used by other riders.
Who is eligible for half-fare ziptrip passes?
Riders over 65 years of age and riders with disabilities will be eligible for half-fare ziptrip passes, with proper ID.
How Do I Use My ziptrip?
Before you pay your fare, tell your driver which pass you would like.
Ziptrip X 90-Minute Unlimited
When you board the bus and before you pay your fare, tell the driver that you would like a ziptrip X 90-minute and put the $1.50 fare into
the fare box. The driver will provide you with a pass that can be used
over and over for 90-minutes from the time you purchased it.
Ziptrip X 1-Day Unlimited
When you board the bus and before you pay your fare, tell the driver
that you would like a ziptrip X 1-day and put the $3.00 fare into the fare box. The driver will provide you with a pass that can be used over and over for the remainder of the day on which it was purchased. If you take two or more trips each day, you should consider the ziptrip X 1-day.
Ziptrip 7-Day Unlimited
The ziptrip 7 may be purchased at the terminal, through the mail, at or at these locations.
Insert your ziptrip 7 into the fare box when boarding to activate it. The pass will remain valid for 7 days from your first use – just swipe it through the fare box every time you board. If you take 10 or more trips each week, you should consider the ziptrip 7.
Ziptrip 31-Day Unlimited
The ziptrip 31 can be purchased at the terminal, through the mail, or at these locations.
Insert your ziptrip 31 into the fare box when boarding to activate it. The pass will remain valid for 31 days from your first use – just swipe it through the fare box every time you board. If you take 40 or more trips each month, you should consider the ziptrip 31.
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