Public Transportation Division 
Welcome Aboard!
Welcome to the Public Transportation Division. Our mission is to serve Greensboro residents and visitors with efficient public transportation services. Feel free to explore our site to learn more about our services and of course, we appreciate your feedback on how to improve services.
HEAT to begin limited service on Thursday, August 14
Higher Education Area Transit (HEAT) services are scheduled to begin with limited service on
Thursday, August 14. Routes 70, 71, and 72 will operate on a normal schedule. Full HEAT services will be available starting
Monday, August 18. For the limited service schedule and other information, please visit the
HEAT website or call Customer Service at 335-6499.
New GTA and SCAT fares take effect July 1, 2008
New GTA and SCAT paratransit fares began July 1, 2008. As part of the previously approved plan, an adult one-way trip on GTA or SCAT has increased by 10 cents, senior citizen and disability one-way trips on GTA have increased five cents, and student fares have increased 10 cents. Transfers on GTA remain free of charge.
For the full listing of fare changes, please visit the fares page.
The three-tiered increases in fares for GTA and SCAT were approved in December of 2006 and January 2007 respectively by the GTA Board and the Greensboro City Council as part of its ongoing commitment to public transportation in Greensboro. Discount passes will continue to be available for transit users that will offer savings of 60 percent or more.
Service Animal Policy
The GTA Board has established a new policy regarding the use of service animals on all fixed-route and paratransit services. Review the policy.
GTA Budget Review Task Force Recommendations
A budget review task force for GTA has conducted a comprehensive review of GTA's current financial and operating conditions, service offerings and future budget and service needs. Comprised of City Council members and GTA Board Members, the task force has issued a final set of recommendations to the Mayor and City Council.
About Us
The Greensboro Transit Authority has been providing transportation services to Greensboro residents and visitors since 1991. In the past year alone, GTA transported nearly 3 million riders to their destinations. So whether it is home, work or play, let GTA show you the way. With daily service throughout the Greensboro community, GTA is dedicated to providing you with the highest quality public transportation system possible.