Reminder: Buses In Stamford Are Now Temporarily Fare-Free

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Police Department is reminding residents that buses in Stamford are now temporarily fare-free.

Last week, Gov. Ned Lamont signed emergency legislation suspending Connecticut's excise tax on gas from April 1 to June 30. The legislation also suspends bus fares during this time period and creates a one-week sales tax holiday on clothing and footwear under $100 from April 10 to April 16.

The state’s excise tax on gasoline is 25 cents per gallon. The legislation includes language saying that failure by retailers to reduce the per-gallon price of gasoline by this amount during the suspension period will be considered an "unfair or deceptive trade practice."

The legislation was approved in the House and the Senate with unanimous support by lawmakers.

"With this bipartisan action, we are taking steps to provide some relief to consumers as they face rising prices due to a number of international dynamics and market instability that go far beyond our state. Connecticut is in a stronger fiscal position than ever before, and I am determined to use every tool available to provide relief for our residents," Lamont said in a news release. "I am appreciative that legislative leaders from both parties successfully worked with my office to get this done, and I think these actions are a good indicator that in the coming weeks we will be able to once again come to a bipartisan agreement to provide more tax relief to the people of Connecticut."