Rural Community Transportation

06/15/2026

RCT Riders! Please be aware that on June 16th between 8-2PM, the St Albans Downtown Shuttle will follow a detour route:

Left on to S. Elm from Lake Street to Service the S. Elm and Lower Welden Bus stop.
Right on to Lower Welden headed West Bound
Right on to Edward St North bound
Right on to Lake St East Bound
Right on to Market St South Bound
Straight on to Allen St South Bound
Left on to Lower Welden St East Bound and you are back on Route.

04/30/2026

Ever wanted to try bike commuting to work? If the distance is too far- try integrating one of our bus routes into your plan to make it work. Join us on Friday, May 15th in St. Johnsbury to give it a go!
If you work in St. Johnsbury, Lyndonville, Montpelier or anywhere along the Rte 2 corridor between St. J and Montpelier, think about riding your bike to utilize the Jay Lyn Shuttle or Rte 2 Commuter on one end or the other. All of our buses have bike racks. Bike riders get free breakfast at the St. J Welcome Center! You can find bus routes and schedules at riderct.org/bus-routes/

03/02/2026

Join our team!

We are hiring CDL Drivers to join our team serving the St. Albans area and surrounding communities.

RCT provides safe, reliable, fare-free public transportation that strengthens rural Vermont communities. If you’re a dependable driver who enjoys helping people and being part of a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Position Highlights:
✔️ Local routes — be home every day
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Meaningful work serving the public including seniors, commuters, individuals with disabilities, and families

Responsibilities:
• Safely operate RCT vehicles on fixed and demand-response routes
• Provide courteous, professional service to riders
• Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections
• Maintain accurate logs and follow safety protocols
• CDL with passenger endorsement required

We’re looking for drivers who are punctual, safety-focused, and committed to serving their community.

📍 Positions based in the St. Albans area
📞 Learn more and find all open positions at RCT by clicking through on the link.

For more information give us a call at (802)748-8170

Come drive with purpose and help keep our rural communities connected.

Take a look at the current openings at Rural Community Transportation

03/01/2026

🚍 US 2 Commuter Route Update
Beginning Monday March 2nd, RCT will be consolidating the US 2 Commuter to two runs each weekday — one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Click through on this link for the new schedule.
This was not an easy decision. After soliciting feedback from riders, closely reviewing ridership numbers and working with our state funding partners, we found that some runs were consistently underutilized. In order to remain fiscally responsible and protect the long-term sustainability of this service, we need to consolidate to route times that serve the most riders.
We know schedule changes affect lives and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding. Our commitment remains the same: providing safe, reliable transportation that supports our rural communities. Updated schedules are always available at riderct.org.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. You can reach us by phone at (802)748-8170 — we’re here to help.

Running weekdays from Montpelier to St. Johnsbury, this route connects commuters to work, school, and medical facilities, by connecting with GMT bus service in Montpelier to Waterbury and Burlington. Connections can also be made with Greyhound Bus service.

02/25/2026

We’re so psyched to support local business like Smokin Somethin BBQ in partnership with the EastRise Credit Union through our Buses For Better program. This is true collaboration at its best supporting small business in our rural economy and public transportation all at once!

Alright guys its CONTEST time. Find the RCT bus with Will on it and you will be entered to win a delicious prize from Smokin Somethin BBQ. Contest will go from now until the end of April. Winner will be chosen on May 1st with a video of the drawing.
RULES
Snap a picture of Will on the side of the bus or a picture of you standing next to it. Tag the business and post on our page. 1x entry per picture of me on the bus. 3x the entries for a picture of you standing next to the bus. PLEASE be respectful as this is an RCT bus, do not impeed on their daily routine. You cannot post more then once a day, but can post a new picture daily. Don't try to fool us and post the same picture multiple times or you will be disqualified. Jason and Pam Sweet are the 1st entry and here is the picture.

02/23/2026

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) warmly invites community members to participate in an online public hearing on February 25 at 9:00 AM to review and discuss proposed updates to the US 2 Commuter route and schedule.

Please click through for details on the updates and how to attend.

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) warmly invites community members to participate in an online public hearing on February 25 at 9:00 AM to review and discuss proposed updates to the US 2 Commuter route and schedule.

02/05/2026

We are excited to propose additional stops in St. Johnsbury to the Jay Lyn Shuttle route. These stops would not affect the current schedule. Please click through for more information and attend our public hearing online to ask questions and share feedback on the proposed changes.

Rural Community Transportation (RCT) invites community members to participate in an online public hearing on February 10 at 10:00 a.m. to review and discuss proposed updates to the Jay Lyn Shuttle route.

01/26/2026

Monday January 26, 2026 RCT Service Updates.
Due to inclement weather;

The Jay Lyn shuttle will have a delayed start of 8:05 AM from the RCT office. The 5:25 and 6:50 AM runs are canceled.

The Rte 100 Commuter will have a delayed start of 7 AM. The 6 AM run is canceled.

The Rte 2 Commuter is canceled for the day.

To sign up for text alert updates, click through on this link and scroll down.

Beginning Jan 1, 2026 RCT will assume responsibility for fixed-route bus and demand response public transportation services in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. For more info click here.

12/29/2025

Due to inclement weather causing dangerous driving conditions and requests from towns to stay off the roads, all RCT Bus Routes are cancelled for today, 12/29. This includes the Jay Lyn, US 2 Commuter, Morrisville Shopper and Route 100 Commuter.
If you have any questions, call us at 855-811-6360.
Stay safe!

12/02/2025

Last year, RCT gave 181,273 rides to residents of over 61 towns across Northern Vermont.

We provide non emergency medical transportation for those without their own transportation, rides for older adults and persons with disabilities, recovery, social and job opportunities, and an alternative form of transportation for those that choose to leave their car at home.

We work hard to provide these rides fare free to the rider because accessible and reliable public transportation is essential for healthy communities.

Today is Please help us continue to provide fare free transportation for our communities.

Beginning Jan 1, 2026 RCT will assume responsibility for fixed-route bus and demand response public transportation services in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. For more info click here.