Green Mountain Transit

Name

Green Mountain Transit

Legal name

Green Mountain Transit

Website

https://ridegmt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Urban Transit Systems (4851), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit Agencies (Bus, Rail, Metro, Paratransit) (BPAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

ADA/Accessible Paratransit (Complementary to Fixed-Route Transit) (THAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Public bus transit
• Fixed-route bus service
• On-demand microtransit
• ADA paratransit service
• Non-emergency medical transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger Fares: GMT generates revenue through passenger fares on LINK Express and Chittenden County Local and Commuter routes. Single fares are $2.00 regular and $1.00 discounted, with daily and monthly fare caps in place. Washington County routes remain fare-free.
2. Government Funding and Grants: As a public transit authority, GMT receives significant funding from federal, state, and local government sources. The organization has faced financial challenges due to rising operational costs and reduced revenue streams, leading to service reductions.
3. Unlimited Access Program Partnerships: Privately funded partnership program where participating colleges, universities, hospitals, and employers fund fare-free transit for their students, staff, and employees. Launched in 2003 to reduce traffic congestion around Burlington college campuses.
4. Bus Advertising: GMT offers bus advertising opportunities as a revenue stream for the organization.
5. Medicaid Transportation Services: GMT coordinates and provides non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid-eligible individuals. Note: Effective July 1, 2026, Tri-Valley Transit will take over Medicaid Transportation for Washington and parts of Orange County.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Green Mountain Transit is the largest public transit authority in Vermont, operating fixed-route bus service, LINK Express commuter routes, the MyRide on-demand microtransit service, ADA Paratransit, and specialized regional transportation programs across northwestern and central Vermont. The organization provides fare collection via the Ride Ready mobile app, reloadable smart cards, and contactless open payment, and partners with colleges, universities, hospitals, and employers through the Unlimited Access Program to provide fare-free transit to eligible riders.

Product overview

Green Mountain Transit operates as a public transit authority offering multiple interconnected transportation services. The core offering consists of fixed-route bus services across Chittenden County, Washington County, Stowe, and Mad River Valley, supplemented by MyRide by GMT, an on-demand microtransit service in Montpelier. Fare payment is handled through the Ride Ready by GMT ecosystem, which includes a mobile app, reloadable smart card, and open payment options (Apple Pay, Google Pay, contactless cards). Additional services include ADA Paratransit, Regional Programs (medical transportation, senior services, Medicaid transport), the Unlimited Access Program for participating schools and employers, Ride Together travel training, and the Community Driver Program for underserved areas. The Transit App and Trip Planner tools help riders navigate the system. The company also offers youth-focused Summer of Fun wristbands as a seasonal sub-brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ride Ready by GMT: Mobile app and smart card fare payment system for purchasing and managing GMT bus fares
• MyRide by GMT
• Ride Together by GMT
• Unlimited Access Program
• LINK Express
• Community Driver Program
• Summer of Fun Youth Wristbands

Products and services

• Fixed-Route Bus Service Traditional bus service operating on fixed routes and schedules across Chittenden County, Washington County, Stowe, and Mad River Valley, including local routes, commuter routes, and LINK Express intercity service for general public riders.
• MyRide by GMT Flexible on-demand microtransit service in Montpelier using technology to match riders with shared vehicles traveling in the same direction, offering curb-to-curb service within the service zone.
• Ride Ready by GMT App Mobile application for planning and paying for transit trips, allowing users to purchase fares, add stored value, activate passes, scan QR codes at fareboxes, track fare capping progress, and access trip planning features.
• Ride Ready by GMT Smart Card Reloadable contactless smart card for fare payment, allowing users to tap to pay on bus fareboxes, add funds online or at service locations, and track progress toward monthly fare caps. Registered accounts protect funds if the card is lost or stolen.
• Open Payment Contactless fare payment option accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless chip-enabled credit/debit cards (Visa, Discover, Mastercard) directly at bus fareboxes, without requiring a smart card or app account.
• Ride Together by GMT Free travel training program teaching community members how to use fixed-route transportation, including classroom and field instruction by volunteer Travel Advisors, culminating in a free bus pass for graduates.
• Community Driver Program Network of volunteer drivers providing rides for individuals beyond fixed-route service who lack car access, focusing on seniors, persons with disabilities, and Medicaid clients for medical appointments and essential services.
• Unlimited Access Program Fare-free transit program for students, staff, and faculty at participating colleges (Champlain College, Saint Michael's College, University of Vermont) and employers (UVM Medical Center), funded privately by participating organizations in partnership with CATMA.
• Regional Programs Specialized transportation services including Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities (O&D) Program, Medicaid Transportation Program, Recovery and Job Access Program, and Go! Vermont Program.
• ADA Paratransit Service Door-to-door service for eligible riders unable to use fixed-route transit, available within 3/4 mile of a route, with fares at $4 per trip (effective December 1, 2025), in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, state, and local regulations.
• Summer of Fun Youth Wristbands Seasonal unlimited-ride wristband program for youth ages 6-17, offering unlimited rides across the GMT system from June 15 through August 26 for $50.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300,000 residents served in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Washington Counties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tri-Valley Transit (TVT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026Effective July 1, 2026, Tri-Valley Transit will take over Medicaid Transportation for Washington and parts of Orange County where GMT was previously the service provider. The same drivers and vehicles will continue service under TVT.
• Rural Community Transportation (RCT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026As of January 1, 2026, Rural Community Transportation (RCT) took over rural transportation services in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties from GMT, streamlining regional transit operations.
• Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Long-standing partner in the Unlimited Access Program since its launch in 2003. CATMA works with GMT and participating organizations to reduce traffic congestion around Burlington college campuses by funding fare-free transit for students, staff, and faculty.
• University of VermontcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUVM participates in the Unlimited Access Program, providing fare-free transit for students, staff, and faculty using the Ride Ready app or CATcard. Students are enrolled automatically; faculty/staff must opt in.
• Champlain CollegecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChamplain College participates in the Unlimited Access Program, allowing all students, staff, and faculty to ride GMT buses fare-free by swiping their Champlain College ID.
• Saint Michael's CollegecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSaint Michael's College participates in the Unlimited Access Program, allowing all students, staff, and faculty to ride GMT buses fare-free by swiping their Saint Michael's College ID.
• UVM Medical CentercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUVMMC is a participating employer in the Unlimited Access Program. All employees can ride GMT buses fare-free using the Ride Ready app, eliminating the need for parking passes.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA): CDTA is a public transit authority serving the Albany, NY metro area with fixed-route bus service, microtransit, paratransit, and fare technology investments. Comparable to GMT in scale (similar ridership base, mid-sized upstate/regional transit authority) and service mix including ADA paratransit and NEMT.
• Rural Community Transportation (RCT): RCT is a Vermont-based nonprofit providing public and specialized transportation in rural Vermont counties. Directly comparable as a Vermont transit peer; absorbed GMT's Franklin and Grand Isle County services as of January 2026.
• Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA): COTA operates fixed-route bus service, paratransit, and microtransit in the Columbus, Ohio region. Comparable in scale to GMT, with a similar mix of urban fixed-route service, ADA paratransit, and university/employer partnership programs for fare-free transit.
• Tri-Valley Transit (TVT): TVT is a Vermont-based public transit provider that operates bus service and Medicaid transportation in central Vermont. Directly comparable as a regional Vermont transit authority; notably absorbing GMT's Washington County operations and Medicaid contract effective July 2026.

Emerging players

• Spare Technology: Spare provides microtransit and paratransit software platforms for transit agencies, enabling on-demand and demand-responsive transit services. Comparable to GMT's MyRide microtransit and ADA paratransit operations; relevant as a technology vendor and indirect peer in modernizing transit delivery.
• Via Transportation: Via is a leading transit-tech company providing on-demand microtransit software and service partnerships to public transit agencies. Comparable to GMT's MyRide offering in technology and service model; relevant as both a competitor for new RFPs and a potential technology/operations partner.

Broad incumbents

• CTtransit (Connecticut Department of Transportation): CTtransit operates fixed-route bus service across Connecticut under state DOT oversight. Comparable to GMT as a state-affiliated public bus transit operator with ADA paratransit and employer partnership programs, though larger in scale.
• Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA): MBTA is a much larger regional transit authority operating bus, subway, commuter rail, and paratransit in greater Boston. Comparable as a New England public transit authority with ADA paratransit, microtransit pilots, and modern fare payment systems, but at substantially greater scale.

Others

• Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association (CATMA): CATMA is a Vermont-based Transportation Management Association that partners with employers and institutions (including GMT) to reduce single-occupancy vehicle trips. Comparable as a regional transportation coordination entity, though focused on TDM rather than operating transit service directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/RideGMT
• Instagraminstagram.com/RideGMT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-mountain-transit

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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