HRT Services Delayed until 7 a.m. on Tuesday

NORFOLK, Va. – Due to expected icing conditions overnight, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will not begin service until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

All bus, light rail, ferry, Paratransit and ridesharing services will begin at 7 a.m. All trips scheduled to run prior to 7 a.m., including the 900- and 400-series bus routes, are canceled.

The Elizabeth River Ferry will begin from High Street in Portsmouth at 7 a.m. with 30-minute service.

Also at 7 a.m., Paratransit will be available for first pick-ups, the Base Express serving Naval Station Norfolk will start, and bookings will begin for OnDemand ridesharing in Newport News and Virginia Beach.

HRT will operate a regular schedule throughout the remainder of the day, although customers are advised to expect delays and impromptu detours.

Updated information will be available online at gohrt.com or by calling the Customer Service Call Center at (757) 222-6100.

About HRT

HRT’s mission is to connect Hampton Roads with transportation solutions that are reliable, safe, efficient and sustainable. For more information on transit services, visit gohrt.com.

Media Contact:
Thomas Becher, APR
Manager, Communications
Cell: (757) 354-0564
tbecher@hrtransit.org
December 9, 2025