South County Transit

What South County Transit does

South County Transit (SCT-Link) is a California Special District public transit authority headquartered in Galt, California, operating four core services across South Sacramento County: Dial-A-Ride curb-to-curb service within Galt city limits, the Highway 99 Express connecting Galt with Lodi, Elk Grove, and South Sacramento, the Delta Route serving the rural communities of Isleton, Ryde, Courtland, Hood, Locke, and Walnut Grove, and the Galt to Sacramento Commuter Express (GSCE) providing Wi-Fi-equipped motorcoach service to midtown and downtown Sacramento. The agency serves a fragmented rider base including general commuters, seniors, persons with disabilities, youth, and geographically isolated Delta residents, with all buses lift-equipped and ADA-compliant. Supporting services include the Lifeline Service (expanded Tuesday Dial-A-Ride coverage) and a Medical Run service to Sacramento and Elk Grove healthcare facilities.

The technology stack is deliberately lean and consortium-oriented rather than proprietary: the website runs on the Streamline platform for Special Districts, fare payment uses the regional Connect Card reloadable smart card accepted across 9 Sacramento-area transit agencies, trip planning is delivered through Google Transit integration, and accessibility is augmented via the third-party Aira visual interpreter service. No mobile app, no API, no proprietary AI/ML, and no in-house software products are disclosed; all digital capabilities are integrated partner platforms.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-ride transit fares ($1-$4 depending on route and passenger category), monthly passes (e.g., $120 GSCE pass, $75 Delta Route pass, $45 discounted), and Connect Card sales and reloads. The agency is substantially funded by Federal Transit Administration grants and SACOG State Transportation Development Act funds, requiring Short Range Transit Plan compliance. No venture capital, private equity, parent company, or M&A activity is present; SCT operates as an independent publicly-funded government entity with a small staff of 1-10 employees and likely contracted operations through Storer Transit Systems.

Name

South County Transit

Legal name

South County Transit

Website

https://sctlink.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

South County Transit (SCT-Link) is a California Special District public transit authority operating ADA-accessible bus and Dial-A-Ride services across South Sacramento County, including Galt, Delta communities, Lodi, Elk Grove, and Sacramento, with fares and monthly passes accepted via the regional Connect Card.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Special Needs Transportation (485991), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Suburban/Regional Commuter Bus Operators (TLAFAGAC), On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door) (TLAFAJAB), First/Last-Mile Connector DRT to Transit Hubs (THAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Bus transportation
• ADA paratransit services
• Commuter express bus
• Dial-a-ride services

Headquarters

HQ city

Galt

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Transit Fares: South County Transit generates revenue through per-ride transit fares across its four service routes. Fares vary by route, distance, and passenger category (general, senior/disabled, youth). Monthly passes are available for frequent riders on specific routes.
2. Connect Card Sales and Loading: Revenue from sales of Connect Card smart cards and loading of passes/cash value onto the reloadable transit card accepted across 9 regional transit agencies.
3. Monthly Passes: Subscription-based monthly passes offering unlimited rides on specific routes (e.g., GSCE Monthly Pass $120, Delta Route Monthly Pass $75 general/$45 discounted).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

South County Transit operates fixed-route public bus service and ADA-accessible Dial-A-Ride curb-to-curb transit serving South Sacramento County communities including Galt, Sacramento, Lodi, Elk Grove, and rural Delta communities. The agency runs four primary routes plus extended services (Lifeline Service, Medical Run) and participates in the regional Connect Card smart card network accepted across nine Sacramento-area transit agencies.

Product overview

South County Transit (SCT-Link) operates a multi-route public transit system serving South Sacramento County communities including Sacramento, Galt, Delta, and Lodi. The system consists of four core transit services: Dial-A-Ride (curb-to-curb service within Galt city limits), Highway 99 Express (connecting Galt with Lodi, Elk Grove, and South Sacramento), Delta Route (serving Isleton and Delta communities with connections to the Highway 99 Express), and the Galt to Sacramento Commuter Service (direct Wi-Fi equipped motorcoach service to Sacramento). Supporting these core routes are the Connect Card reloadable smart card payment system accepted by 9 regional transit agencies, plus extended services including Lifeline Service (expanded Tuesday coverage) and Medical Run (medical transportation to Sacramento and Elk Grove on select days). All SCT Link buses are lift-equipped and ADA compliant.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Dial-A-Ride service hours extended to 9:00 PM and medical trips to Sacramento/Elk Grove added effective July 1, 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connect Card Regional Transit NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationConnect Card is accepted on 9 transit agencies in and around Sacramento region enabling seamless multi-agency travel. Partner agencies include Lodi Grapeline, San Joaquin RTD, Sacramento Regional Transit, Elk Grove Transit (E-Tran), Paratransit Inc., Rio Vista Transit, Amtrak, Greyhound, Storer Coachways, and Yolobus.
• Google (Google Transit)coreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Transit trip planning integration enables riders to plan routes using Google Maps with walking directions, transfer information, fare calculations, and total travel time. Available via sctlink.com/plan-my-trip.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)coreOthersSACOG is the Regional Transportation Planning Agency requiring Short Range Transit Plan compliance for transit agencies receiving State Transportation Development Act Funds. SACOG also receives feedback on unmet transit needs from SCT Link riders.
• Federal Transit Administration (FTA)coreOthersFederal Transit Administration requires current Short Range Transit Plan for transit agencies receiving federal funds directly. SCT Link is a recipient of FTA funding requiring SRTP compliance.
• Lodi GrapelineminorOthersRegional transit service referenced on SCT Link Plan My Trip page as connection option for riders traveling to/from Lodi area.
• San Joaquin RTDminorOthersRegional transit service referenced as connection option on SCT Link Plan My Trip page.
• Sacramento Regional TransitminorOthersRegional transit service referenced as connection option on SCT Link Plan My Trip page.
• Elk Grove Transit (E-Tran)minorOthersRegional transit service referenced as connection option on SCT Link Plan My Trip page.
• AmtrakminorOthersAmtrak rail service referenced as connection option on SCT Link Plan My Trip page.
• Storer CoachwaysminorOthersRegional transit/bus service referenced as connection option on SCT Link Plan My Trip page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Rio Vista Transit: Small public transit service in Rio Vista (Solano County). Comparable as a Connect Card partner offering Dial-A-Ride style services in a similarly small, rural Solano County community adjacent to SCT-Link's Delta service area.
• Storer Coachways: Regional bus operator referenced as a Connect Card partner and FTA Drug & Alcohol Policy contracting operator. Comparable as a regional motorcoach and bus operator involved in Sacramento-area transit service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Greyhound: National intercity bus operator referenced as a Connect Card partner. Comparable as an intercity passenger ground transportation provider offering connections to SCT-Link service area from broader geographies.
• Amtrak (California): National intercity rail operator with Capitol Corridor service through Sacramento. Comparable as a Connect Card partner providing intermodal passenger transportation linking with SCT-Link service at regional transit hubs.

Direct peers

• Lodi Grapeline: Public transit operator serving Lodi and surrounding San Joaquin County. Directly comparable as a regional Connect Card partner offering similar fixed-route bus service with commuter connections to Sacramento region.
• Paratransit Inc. Sacramento region's ADA paratransit provider for persons with disabilities. Directly comparable as a Connect Card partner and provider of specialized accessible transportation services similar to SCT-Link's Dial-A-Ride and Medical Run offerings.
• Elk Grove Transit (E-Tran): Adjacent public transit agency serving Elk Grove with fixed-route and Dial-A-Ride service. Directly comparable as a neighboring Sacramento County transit operator using the same Connect Card and serving overlapping rider segments along Highway 99 corridor.
• San Joaquin RTD: Regional public transit agency serving San Joaquin County with bus and BRT service. Comparable as a Connect Card partner offering similar commuter bus service along Highway 99 corridor and accepting regional fare payment.
• Yolobus (Yolo County Transportation District): Public transit operator serving Yolo County with fixed-route and intercity service. Comparable as a Connect Card partner offering similar bus transit service in the greater Sacramento region with commuter and regional routes.
• Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT): Largest public transit operator in the Sacramento region, providing bus and light rail service. Directly comparable as a public transit agency operating in the same region and accepting the same Connect Card, with overlapping service to Sacramento.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SCTLink
• Facebookfacebook.com/sctlink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/south-county-transit

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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