Free Fare on Transit Equity Day
Transit is for everyone. That’s why Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is offering free fares on Monday, February 9, to commemorate Transit Equity Day.
The day recognizes transit rider and civil-rights icon Rosa Parks, whose birthday is February 4. HRT will provide free bus, light rail, ferry, OnDemand ridesharing and Paratransit services on the Monday following her birthday, which this year is February 9.
The day also is a reminder of the vital role of transit in the economic prosperity of Hampton Roads. Reliable and efficient transit connects riders to jobs while improving access to healthcare, retail, recreation, education and workforce training.
“HRT is committed to treating all customers with the best possible transit experience every day, to every customer,” said William E. Harrell, President and CEO of HRT. “By continuing to offer free fares on this day for the fifth straight year, we honor the legacy of Rosa Parks and her impact on transit agencies around the nation.”
In addition to free fares, bus headlights will remain on all day to symbolize the light Parks provided. Every HRT bus also will have a reserved front seat with a small sign to honor her act of courage that ultimately helped make transit available for everyone.
Newport News Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & March
On Sunday, January 18, from approximately 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM, the Routes 106 and 108 will detour due to the Newport News Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade & March.
Routes 106 and 108
Due to the parade and events, the 106 and 108 will be unable to provide service on Warwick Blvd. between Beechmont Dr. and Old Courthouse Way. Customers will need to board and alight at (Stop 2709, 2725) Warwick & Thorncliff and (2683, 2733) Warwick & Denbigh until the end of the event.
ROUTES 106 & 108
Inbound
via Warwick Blvd.
L- Atkinson Blvd
R- Jefferson Ave
R- Denbigh Blvd
L- Warwick Blvd
Regular Route
Stops Missed
2727 WARWICK & CHECED WAY
2728 WARWICK & CURTIS TIGNOR
2729 WARWICK & BEXLEY PARK
2809 WARWICK & BEECHMONT
2731 WARWICK & OLD COURTHOUSE
2732 WARWICK & ORIANA
Outbound
via Warwick Blvd.
R- Denbigh Blvd
L- Jefferson Ave
L- Atkinson Blvd
Regular Route
Stops Missed
2701 WARWICK & ORIANA
2703 WARWICK & OLD COURTHOUSE
2704 WARWICK & BEECHMONT
2705 WARWICK & MERCER
2706 WARWICK & CURTIS TIGNOR
2707 WARWICK & CHECED WAY
Route 1: Granby and Little Creek Stop Service Adjustment
Due to traffic and safety concerns, the Route 1 will no longer service the bus stop at Granby & Little Creek (0169). Customers needing to board or disembark the Route 1 inbound must go to the Ward’s Corner transfer area instead.
Route 18: Kimball Terrace Construction Completed
The construction on Kimball Terrace has been completed. Starting on Monday, January 12, 2026, the Route 18 will resume its regular route in Grandy Village.
Hampton Transit Center: ID Card Machine Unavailable
The identification card machine at the Hampton Transit Center is temporarily unavailable until further notice. Please visit the Newport News Transit Center.
Stop Service Adjustment: Colley & Raleigh
Starting on Sunday, January 4, 2026 until May 2026, there will be construction on Olney Rd between Children’s Ln and Colley Ave that will impact service to Norfolk General Hospital on the Routes 2, Route 23, and Route 44. Stop 0432 at Colley Ave & Raleigh will not be serviced by Route 2 and 23 during this detour.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, on Monday, January 19, 2026, most services (bus, light rail, Naval Station Norfolk Base Express, paratransit, and ridesharing) will operate on a Saturday schedule. The ferry will operate on a regular weekday schedule. Transit center information booths and public access to all administrative facilities (ID badge, Lost & Found, etc.) will be closed. The Customer Service Call Center will be available from 9 AM – 4 PM.
Silverleaf Transit Center: ID Card Machine Unavailable
The identification card machine at the Silverleaf Transit Center is temporarily unavailable until further notice.
NSU Light Rail Station Eastside Elevator Out of Service
At the Norfolk State Light Rail Platform, the eastside elevator (side closest to Wilson Hall Building) is out of service until further notice. Please use the westbound elevator on the opposite side of Brambleton Avenue (side with bus shelters) to access the Light Rail.
Virginia Beach Boulevard and Cypress Construction
On Sunday, September 28, 2025, the City of Virginia Beach will close Virginia Beach Boulevard at Cypress Avenue for a long-term construction project. The Routes 20, 33, and 960 will operate on a detour until further notice. Customers needing board/disembark for the Routes 20 and 960 must go the 19th & Parks lineup (adjacent to the Virginia Beach Convention Center). Customers may also see delays due to traffic.
Route 20
Stops Missed
1091 VIRGINIA BEACH & PARKS
1092 VIRGINIA BEACH & CYPRESS
3430 PACIFIC & VIRGINIA BEACH
5153 PACIFIC & 19TH
3431 PACIFIC & VIRGINIA BEACH
1525 VIRGINIA BEACH & CYPRESS
Route 33
No stops missed
Route 960
Stops Missed
3430 PACIFIC & VIRGINIA BEACH
5153 PACIFIC & 19TH