Alerts
Service Reductions
GBT is Facing a Budget Shortfall
GBT is facing a substantial budget shortfall starting July 1,2026. This budget gap will hamper GBT’s ability to maintain its full scope of services. If new funding is not available, GBT will have to make the difficult decision to significantly reduce bus services.
“It is critical that new, sustainable and adequate funding be allocated to GBT to preserve current transit services.”
―Steven DeMichele, GBT CEO
30% Service Cuts
GBT is currently planning service cuts. Details will be announced in the coming weeks. These cuts will have to be implemented if new funding is not available to fill GBT’s budget gap.
What Does the Bus Mean to You?
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Public Events
There are several public events being planned to help you understand the scope of these cuts and how you can help GBT advocate for new funding to continue current transit services. You can find out how to contact your legislators to let them know how you use public transit and how these cuts will affect you.
Contact Your Legislator
Thursday, March 5, 2026
GBT Bus Station • 710 Water Street, Bridgeport CT
Two sessions: 10 AM – 12 PM and 4 – 6 PM
GBT staff will be on hand to help you find out who your legislators are and how to contact them.
Online Public Hearing
Monday, March 16, 2026 • 6 – 7 PM
Attend this public meeting via Zoom, to find out details about the proposed service cuts and share your thoughts with us.
Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85692594216
Phone one-tap:
+13017158592,,85692594216# US (Washington DC)
+13052241968,,85692594216# US
Join via audio:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Webinar ID: 856 9259 4216
International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcSRq7bl26
In-Person Public Hearing
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Margaret E Morton Government Center
999 Broad Street, Bridgeport, CT
Conference Rooms A, B & C
Two sessions: 12 – 2 PM and 6 – 8 PM
Stop in at any time during the two sessions to get details about the service cuts and talk with GBT staff about your thoughts.
How to Contact Your Legislator
Here’s where you can find your legislator and share your thoughts>>
Once you find your representative, make sure you click on his or her title to send an email or you can click on your legislator’s name to go to his or her webpage where you can find a phone number to call to share your thoughts.
“Public buses don’t just move people from place to place; they move entire communities toward greater possibility.”
―Steven DeMichele, GBT CEO
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