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On March 31, 2026, the state appropriations committee recommended funding for GBT. While this is a critical step forward, we still need riders to contact their legislators to support this appropriation.
As GBT exhausts the federal pandemic relief funding that currently supports its operations, a substantial budget shortfall is projected in FY 2027 (beginning July 1, 2026). This budget gap will hamper GBT’s ability to maintain its full scope of services.
Service cuts will have to be implemented if new funding is not available to fill GBT’s budget gap.
”“It is critical that new, sustainable and adequate funding be allocated to GBT to preserve current transit services.”
―Steven DeMichele, GBT CEO
Call or send a message to your state legislator to support funding GBT.
👉 Contact your legislator today to secure critical new funding for GBT
Let your legislator know how important GBT bus service is to you. If you are a bus rider, a local business, or a resident, please take a minute to fill out this short form. We’ll deliver your submission to your legislator for you.
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.
A PDF with details of the service changes is available below.
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.
A press conference was held on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM at the GBT Bus Station, 710 Water Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut. GBT CEO Steven DeMichele, State Representative Christopher Rosario, and other elected officials addressed the press regarding the future of bus service in the Greater Bridgeport Region.
Contact Your LegislatorGBT staff will be on hand to help you find out who your legislators are and how to contact them.
Online Public HearingAttend 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:
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Join via audio:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Webinar ID: 856 9259 4216
International numbers available: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kcSRq7bl26
Stop in at any time during the two sessions to get details about the service cuts and talk with GBT staff about your thoughts.
As GBT exhausts the federal pandemic relief funding that currently supports its operations, a substantial budget shortfall is projected in FY 2027 (beginning July 1, 2026). This budget gap will hamper GBT’s ability to maintain its full scope of services.
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.
February 26, 2026
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
As GBT exhausts the federal pandemic relief funding that currently supports its operations, a substantial budget shortfall is projected in FY 2027 (beginning July 1, 2026). This budget gap will hamper GBT’s ability to maintain its full scope of services. GBT is advocating for new State funding to fill this budget gap. If new funding is not available, GBT will have to make the difficult decision to significantly reduce our services to the community….
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