RVT GO vs GHTD Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RVT GO
This app provides on-demand shuttle bus rides within a specific service area. Book your trip via your phone, get picked up nearby, and share your ride with others to save money and reduce emissions.
- On-demand ride booking
- Nearby pick-up
- Shared rides
- Cost savings
- Reduced carbon emissions
- Service area information
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RVT GO is the app for River Valley Transit's on-demand rides. Whether you ride XtraMile, Dial-A-Ride, or ADA paratransit, RVT GO lets you request a trip, track your vehicle, and manage your rides from your phone. One app, all our on-demand services: XtraMile — shared, on-demand rides within our XtraMile service zones. Open to everyone. Dial-A-Ride — curb-to-curb rides for seniors and riders who qualify under our local programs. ADA Paratransit — origin-to-destination service for riders certified as ADA paratransit eligible. How it works: Book a ride on your phone. Get picked up nearby. Track your vehicle in real time. Share your ride with others heading the same way. Eligibility, fares, service hours, and service areas differ by program. Some services require registration or certification before you can book. Visit www.rivervalleytransit.com for details on each service and how to sign up. Already riding with us? Your existing eligibility carries over — just download RVT GO and sign in. Questions? Reach out at info@estuarytransit.org. Loving your experience so far? Throw us a 5-star rating. You'll have our eternal gratitude.
GHTD Link
This on-demand rideshare service connects users to local transportation within a specific service zone. It's ideal for getting to work, appointments, or other transit options. Trips must begin and end within the designated area.
- On-demand rideshare service
- Local transportation
- Accessible service
- Service zone operation
- Connect to other transit
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GHTD Link is the newest accessible, on-demand rideshare service, created by the Greater Hartford Transit District and operated by M7. This service will be operating within a zone in the cities of Enfield and East Windsor starting April 1, 2024. It is available to anyone wanting to take a local trip to get to work, shopping, medical appointments, connect to other transit options, and more! All trips must start and end within the zone boundaries.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GHTD Link at 4.5 against RVT GO's 3.6. GHTD Link also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 50%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GHTD Link holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of RVT GO's written reviews are positive against 67% of GHTD Link's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RVT GO | GHTD Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (17 ratings) | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Via Transportation, Inc. | RideCo Inc. |
Customer experience
RVT GO
GHTD Link
In-app purchases
RVT GO
No in-app purchases
GHTD Link
No in-app purchases
