OmniTrans

What OmniTrans does

Omnitrans is a public transit agency and government entity serving San Bernardino County, California. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in San Bernardino, the agency operates fixed-route bus service spanning approximately two dozen numbered routes (1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 19, 22, 61, 66, 81-88, 215, 290, 305, 312, 319, 367) plus the sbX Green Line Bus Rapid Transit corridor, the OmniAccess ADA paratransit service, the OmniRide reservation-based on-demand service in Chino Hills/Upland/Bloomington, and the ONT Connect shuttle to Ontario International Airport. The service portfolio is sold directly to consumers through physical transit centers (San Bernardino Transit Center at 599 W. Rialto Avenue), the omnitrans.org website and store.omnitrans.org e-commerce storefront, the Transit app, and a 1-800 Omnibus telephone information line. Pricing is publicly disclosed: $2 single ride, $6 day pass, $20 7-day pass, $60 31-day pass, with reduced fares for veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities and free fares for K-12 students countywide and GoSmart college students.

The agency's underlying technology stack is conventional transit operations: a fixed-route bus fleet in transition from diesel to battery-electric buses (with on-route charging infrastructure on the sbX Green Line), GTFS-based scheduling, third-party real-time bus tracking and trip planning through the Transit app, and an in-house Simplify alert system for detour notifications. A Zero-Emissions Bus Maintenance Apprenticeship Program supports long-term technical capacity for the electric fleet. The agency is governed by a public Board of Directors with monthly Executive Committee meetings open to the community.

Omnitrans generates revenue primarily through passenger fares (transaction-fee model), with supplementary revenue from advertising on buses and transit facilities and from special transportation services. As a public entity, the bulk of operating and capital funding comes from federal grants (including a $1,000,000 federal community project appropriation secured in April 2026 by Rep. Pete Aguilar for battery electric buses and charging infrastructure) and state/local public transportation subsidies, not from private capital. Headcount is reported in the 251-500 employee band. The agency is not a publicly traded company and has no parent company, subsidiaries, or private equity ownership.

Name

OmniTrans

Legal name

Omnitrans

Website

https://omnitrans.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Omnitrans is a public transit agency in San Bernardino County, California, operating fixed-route bus service, the sbX BRT Green Line, ADA paratransit (OmniAccess), on-demand microtransit (OmniRide), and the ONT Connect airport shuttle, while transitioning to a zero-emission electric bus fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Bus 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), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Paratransit / ADA Complementary Bus Operators (TLAFAGAI)

Keywords

• Public bus transit
• Bus rapid transit
• ADA paratransit services
• On-demand microtransit
• Airport shuttle service

Headquarters

HQ city

San Bernardino

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transit Fares: Omnitrans generates revenue primarily through passenger fares for fixed-route bus service, including single rides, day passes, 7-day passes, and 31-day passes. Additional revenue streams include special transportation services (ADA/paratransit) and advertising on buses and transit facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Omnitrans is a public transit agency that provides fixed-route bus service across San Bernardino County, California, including the sbX Green Line Bus Rapid Transit, ADA paratransit (OmniAccess), on-demand shared transit (OmniRide), and an airport shuttle (ONT Connect) to Ontario International Airport. It sells fare products (single ride, 1-day, 7-day, 31-day passes) and offers free or reduced fares for K-12 students, college students, seniors, veterans, and riders with disabilities. The agency is transitioning to a zero-emission battery electric bus fleet supported by on-route charging infrastructure.

Product overview

Omnitrans is a public transit agency providing fixed-route bus services throughout San Bernardino County, California. The agency operates a multi-product portfolio centered on its core fixed-route bus service supplemented by rapid transit (sbX Green Line), on-demand services (OmniRide), ADA-accessible transportation (OmniAccess), and airport shuttle connectivity (ONT Connect). Fare products and discounted programs for students and schools complement the service portfolio. The agency is transitioning toward zero-emission electric bus operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OmniAccess: ADA-compliant paratransit services for passengers with disabilities
• OmniRide
• ONT Connect
• MS
• sbX Green Line

Products and services

• Fixed-Route Bus Service Traditional fixed-route bus service operating on set schedules along designated routes throughout San Bernardino County, including Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 15, 19, 22, 61, 66, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87, 88, 215, 290, 305, 312, 319, and 367. Available to the general public, students, seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities (with reduced fares for eligible riders).
• OmniAccess (ADA Paratransit) ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act)-compliant paratransit service providing accessible, reservation-based transportation for individuals with disabilities who cannot use the fixed-route bus system. Reservations accepted via dedicated East Valley (909-383-1680) and West Valley (1-800-990-2404) phone lines.
• ONT Connect (Airport Shuttle) Shuttle service (Route 380) connecting local Omnitrans transit stops to Ontario International Airport (OIA), providing last-mile airport access for air travelers and airport employees in San Bernardino County.
• CTSA / MS — Mobility Services Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) mobility services coordinating specialized transportation services across San Bernardino County for populations whose needs go beyond fixed-route or standard ADA paratransit.
• sbX Green Line (Bus Rapid Transit) Rapid bus transit line along the sbX corridor with enhanced stations, higher service frequency, and a by-request-only stop system (yellow strip/button) introduced in May 2026. The BRT corridor is also the deployment site for Omnitrans' zero-emission battery electric buses with on-route charging.
• OmniRide (On-Demand Transit) Reservation-based, on-demand, shared transit service available in Chino Hills, Upland, and Bloomington — neighborhoods lacking direct fixed-route bus access. Riders request rides; the service functions as microtransit filling fixed-route coverage gaps.
• GoSmart College Pass Program Fare program offering free bus passes to college students participating in the GoSmart program, allowing free rides on any Omnitrans bus across San Bernardino County.
• Free Fares for School Countywide free fare program providing school-aged children and youth with free bus transportation throughout San Bernardino County to remove cost barriers to school access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transitioning to zero-emission electric bus fleet will improve air quality in the Inland Empire, which ranks among the worst in the nation per the American Lung Association.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 April 2026Rep. Pete Aguilar, Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and member of the House Committee on Appropriations, secured $1,000,000 in community project funding for Omnitrans' Battery Electric Buses and Charging Infrastructure project. He helped pass the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act of 2026, which included $7.4 million in federal community project funding grants for seven projects in California's 33rd Congressional District. This partnership is critical for Omnitrans' zero-emissions transition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Long Beach Transit: Municipal bus operator in Long Beach, California. Comparable size, fleet composition, and mix of fixed-route plus on-demand service, with similar fare structure and free-fare programs for students.
• Riverside Transit Agency: Public bus operator serving neighboring Riverside County in California's Inland Empire. Comparable in scale, service mix (fixed-route plus paratransit), and rider demographics, making it the closest regional peer to Omnitrans.
• SunLine Transit Agency: Public transit agency serving the Coachella Valley in Riverside County. Comparable mid-size municipal bus operator that has also been an early mover on hydrogen and electric bus fleet transitions, directly relevant to Omnitrans' zero-emission strategy.
• Foothill Transit: Public bus agency serving the San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County. Operates a comparable fixed-route and BRT-style network with similar fleet size and municipal funding model, making it a strong size and structure peer.
• Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT): Mid-size California public transit agency operating bus and light rail in the Sacramento region. Comparable in scale, mix of services (fixed-route, paratransit, and on-demand), and California-specific regulatory and funding environment.

Broad incumbents

• Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA): Larger regional transportation authority covering Orange County, California, with bus, paratransit, and freeway management. A broader incumbent peer that competes indirectly for regional ridership and funding allocations in Southern California.
• Metrolink: Southern California regional commuter rail system with shared station and fare integration with Omnitrans. Comparable as a Southern California public transit operator, though focused on rail rather than bus, and broader in geographic scope.
• LA Metro: Largest public transit agency in Southern California operating bus and rail across Los Angeles County. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Omnitrans at regional connection points and competes for the same pool of state and federal transit dollars.
• Lyft: Major rideshare platform operating widely across the Inland Empire. Comparable as an alternative on-demand mobility option that competes with Omnitrans for non-ADA discretionary-trip riders, and an emerging partner via public transit partnership programs.

Emerging players

• Via Transportation: Technology-led microtransit platform partnering with transit agencies to deploy on-demand shared rides. Comparable to Omnitrans' OmniRide service in product concept, and an emerging alternative to traditional fixed-route transit that may compete for the same municipal contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Omnitrans
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/busteratomni
• Facebookfacebook.com/Omnitrans
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/omnitrans-public-transit
• Instagraminstagram.com/omnitrans

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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