Rutland Connector

Some TVT stops along a route are listed as “R” or Request Only – either all of the time or during some parts of the day. Request Only stops follow the pick-up or drop-off procedures below, stopping at the nearest safe location.

TVT buses on the 2nd Friday Shopper, Randolph Shopper, Saturday Shopper, and Circulator routes also deviate up to 3/4 mile to pick up or drop off passengers.

If the request for Deviation or Request Only pick-ups or drop-offs cannot be accommodated at the desired schedule time, per Federal Law, TVT will provide the service up to 1 hour before or after the requested time.

There are no deviations on the 89er, 89er North, and River Route commuter routes.

To request a DROP OFF

Upon boarding, please let your driver know you would like a Deviation or a Request Only drop off. The driver will let you know if this can be accommodated right away or on the next loop. All attempts to accommodate requests will be made.

To request a PICK UP

All Pick Ups – whether a Deviation or Request Only Bus Stop – must be requested by calling the TVT office one business day (24 hours) in advance, or on Fridays for a Monday pick up.

Dispatch staff will take the information, review the bus schedule and determine a Pick Up time. Per Federal Law, the ride will be accommodated either up to one hour before or one hour after the requested time. TVT dispatch staff is available by phone between 8 am and 5 pm Monday – Friday.

UPDATE: ALL BUS FARES HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED THRU THE END OF JUNE 2023.

Many TVT bus routes allow for fare-free rides within the defined Fare-Free Zones:

In Addison Region

• Bristol, Villa Road@Route 17 to the East, Hewitt Road to the South, Shaws Plaza to the West and Bristol Works on Munsill Avenue to the North
• Middlebury, the footprint of the Middlebury Shuttle route plus Bridge School on Exchange Street to the North, Neat Repeats to the South and Lindale Circle on Route 116 to the East.
• Vergennes, Aubuchon Hardware on Monkton Road to the North, New Haven Road@Route 7 to the South and Collins Aerospace on Panton Road to the West.

In Orange/N. Windsor Region

• 89er: Downtown White River Junction, Hanover and Lebanon
• 89er North: Downtown Montpelier and Barre
• River Route: Downtown White River Junction, Hanover and Lebanon
• Randolph Circulator: Fare Free Route
• Bradford Circulator: Entire route

Passengers age 5 and under ride free with a fare-paying passenger.

Passengers aged 6-17, aged 60+, or with an ADA disability are eligible for 1/2 fare.  Passengers can self-report age or disability.

ALL TVT ROUTES ARE CURRENTLY FARE-FREE FOR ALL PASSENGERS!

10-Ride Passes are available from:

Bus Drivers, Exact change or a check required

In person at a local TVT Office, Exact change or a check required

Addison Region Office
297 Creek Road, Middlebury, VT
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

TVT Orange/N. Windsor Region Office
1 L Street, Randolph VT
Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

ALL TVT ROUTES ARE CURRENTLY OPERATING FARE-FREE FOR ALL RIDERS!