Gov. talks about suspension of bus fares
Gov. Ned Lamont participated in a news conference at 10 a.m. at State House Square in Hartford.
Published: Mar. 30, 2022 at 7:11 AM EDT|Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 10:34 AM EDT
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Bus fares in Connecticut will be suspended for three months.
Gov. Ned Lamont said it’s part of the emergency bipartisan legislation that he signed into law last week.
Lamont participated in a news conference about it at 10 a.m. at State House Square in Hartford.
From April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022, all CTtransit local, express, and CTfastrak routes will offer fare-free transportation for customers.
The legislation was in response to the global rise of fuel prices.
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