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Ride Free with GBT - Summer Weekends 2021

Whether you have been riding with us throughout the pandemic, are just coming back, or are taking the bus for the first time, WELCOME ABOARD!

Along with other public transit agencies across Connecticut, GBT will be offering weekend fare-free bus service this summer.

Now, through Labor Day, Monday September 6, 2021, riders can take any GBT bus in any direction as often as they’d like for free.

In addition to Saturdays and Sundays, this free bus service will also include:

  • Labor Day • Monday, September 6, 2021

Regular Fares will be required on weekdays.


Please be careful on your walk to and from bus stops.

Where to Ride

This Weekend

Listed alphabetically


CoLLab Exchange

Saturday, July 10 • 4 – 8pm
1123 Main St, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Take Route 8 Bus Stops:

  • Main St at Golden Hill
  • Main St at Fairfield Ave

Or, Take Route 10 Bus Stops:

  • Golden Hill St at Main St

Fairfield Concert Series

Saturday, July 10 • The Cameos
Sunday, July 11 • The Steve D’Augostino
6:30 – 8 pm
Sherman Green Gazebo • 1451 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT

Take Route CL Bus Stops:

  • Post Rd at Miller Street
  • Post Rd at Reef Rd
  • Fairfield RR Station

or, Take Route 7 Stop: Post Rd at Miller Street


Second Saturdays in Black Rock

Saturday, July 10 • 12 – 4 pm
Various Locations along Fairfield Ave, between Brewster St and Courtland Ave

Take Route CL or Route 5Bus Stop: Corner of Fairfield Ave & Brewster St


Every Weekend

Listed alphabetically


The Adventure Park at The Discovery Museum

Saturday: 9 am – 10 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 8 pm
4450 Park Ave, Bridgeport, CT

Take Route 4 Bus Stop: Park Ave at The Discovery Museum

More Info: https://myadventurepark.com/location/bridgeport-ct/


Beardsley Zoo – Kids are FREE at the Zoo this summer!

(You must sign up for tickets in advance)

Saturday & Sunday
9 am – 4 pm
1875 Noble Ave, Bridgeport CT

Take Route 9 Bus Stops:

  • E Main St at Edna Ave
  • E Main St at Louisiana Ave

More Info: https://www.beardsleyzoo.org/


The Beach at Seaside Park

Saturday & Sunday
8 am – 6 pm
1 Barnum Dyke, Bridgeport, CT

Take Route 1 Bus Stops:

  • Waldemere Ave at Park Ave
  • Park Ave at Linden Ave
  • Waldemere Ave at Hazel St

More Info:

https://www.ctvisit.com/listings/seaside-park

https://www.bridgeportct.gov/content/341307/341415/342203.aspx


Black Rock Farmers Market

Every Saturday

9 am – 1 pm

At St Anne’s Field • 481 Brewster St, Bridgeport, CT 06605

Take Route CL or Route 5Bus Stop: Corner of Fairfield Ave & Brewster St

Fairfield Farmers Market

Every Sunday
10 am – 2 pm
Sherman Green Gazebo • 1451 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT

Take Route CL Bus Stop:

  • Post Rd at Miller Street
  • Post Rd at Reef Rd
  • Fairfield RR Station

or, Take Route 7 Bus Stop: Post Rd at Miller Street

More Info: http://www.fairfieldfarmersmarket.org/


Go Green, Go Public, Go GBT!