Customer Alert: Ride Transit for Free on Earth Day
Hampton Roads Transit is again offering free fares for everyone to commemorate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22.
Free rides will be available all day on HRT’s bus, light rail, ferry, Paratransit and OnDemand Rideshare services.
“Earth Day is a great way for Hampton Roads residents to try transit at no cost,” said William E. Harrell, President and CEO. “Free travel on Earth Day is a way to thank our customers while encouraging new riders to leave their vehicles behind and try transit, especially with rising gas prices.”
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Customer Service Temporary Closure
On Friday, March 27, 2026, transit services and transit centers will operate in accordance with their regular schedule. However, the information booths located in the transit centers will close from 9:00 AM until approximately 2:00 PM. Tickets may be purchased from the ticket vending machines in the transit center lobbies. Public access to the lobby at 3400 Victoria Boulevard, HRT’s headquarters building (Lost & Found, etc.) will not be open until 2:00 PM. Additionally, the Customer Service Call Center and the public lobby at 509 E 18th St, HRT’s administration building will close from 11:00 AM until approximately 1:00 PM. Lost and found and ID processing will be unavailable during this time. The Call Center’s Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system will be available to provide route and schedule information during this time.
Route 21: E Taussig Blvd Stop Service Adjustment
Due to safety concerns with the newly-installed bike lanes, the outbound Route 21 will no longer service E Taussig Blvd after leaving the Ward’s Corner Transfer Area. Customers travelling to the bus stops at either Taussig & Granby (0882) or Taussig & Little Creek (0883) should disembark at Ward’s Corner.
Route 25: Colon Cancer 5K
Sentara Princess Anne Hospital will host the Colon Cancer 5K on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Due to road closures, the Route 25 will be unable to service the hospital campus 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Customers will need to board/disembark at TCC Virginia Beach.
Stops Missed
6103 MEDICAL & GLENN MITCHELL
9620 WELLNESS LOOP
Free Light Rail, Ferry Service Can Take You to the Ballpark This Season
Once again, this season, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is partnering with the City of Norfolk and the Norfolk Tides baseball team to provide free transit to and from home games.
With limited parking continuing due to casino construction, HRT encourages fans to take The Tide light rail and Elizabeth River Ferry to get to Harbor Park stadium starting with the season opener on Friday, March 27 at 6:35 PM.
Free rides on The Tide light rail are available two hours before and after each game. Fans can show their ticket for that day’s game for a free ride on light rail to and from the stadium.
Fans are encouraged to park for free at three park-and-ride lots at Tide stations: Newtown Road Station (Newtown Road and Kempsville Road), Military Highway Station (Curlew Drive and Corporate Boulevard), and Ballentine/Broad Creek Station (Ballentine Boulevard and I-264).
Fans can also take the ferry from North Landing in Portsmouth for free to and from the Harbor Park Landing for every game. Free rides are available only to the Harbor Park Landing, not to Waterside Landing.
Ferry service runs every 30 minutes beginning one hour before game time until 30 minutes after the game or fireworks end. Parking for the ferry in Portsmouth is free at city garages after 5 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends. The closest parking to North Landing may be found at the Harbor Court, Water Street, and Middle Street parking garages.
In Norfolk, MacArthur South Garage will be free for game patrons. The garage is just two light rail stops, or a roughly 15-minute walk, from Harbor Park. Fans parking at the garage can catch The Tide at MacArthur Station for the free light rail ride to the stadium.
When leaving Harbor Park, fans using light rail are urged to be patient and observe lines that will be set up outside the stadium near the main entrance. One line will be for eastbound Tide light rail traffic in the direction of Newtown Road with the other for westbound travel toward EVMC/Fort Norfolk Station.
HRT reminds fans to be safe around tracks. Use designated crosswalks and sidewalks to reach the station.
Ward’s Corner Construction
Starting Monday, March 9, 2026, until further notice, the Ward’s Corner Transfer Station will undergo construction on the island and in the bus bays. All buses will continue to drop off / pick up as normal. Buses will park nearby if their bay is not available. Customers should expect minor delays and disruptions.
Downtown Norfolk Transit Center: Construction
From Sunday, March 8, 2026, until further notice, the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center will undergo safety-related construction in the bus bays. All buses will continue to drop off / pick up as normal. Buses will park nearby if their bay is not available. Customers should expect delays and disruptions.
Route 58: Poindexter Detour
Due to construction near Poindexter and Stewart, the Route 58 will detour from March 8, 2026, until further notice.
Stops Missed
1874 POINDEXTER & STEWART
1872 BAINBRIDGE & JEFFERSON
1833 POINDEXTER & STEWART
Portsmouth Naval Hospital: Paratransit Service Restriction
Due to enhanced security restrictions at the Portsmouth Naval Hospital, effective Monday, March 2, until further notice, Paratransit will not enter the base. Customers should expect delays at all local military installations.
Joint Expeditionary Base: Paratransit Service Restriction
Due to enhanced security restrictions at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, effective Monday, March 2, until further notice, Paratransit will not enter the base. Customers should expect delays at all local military installations.