Announcements

HRT Celebrates Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day

HAMPTON, VA – Hampton Roads Transit celebrated the life and legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks on Transit Equity Day. About 100 people attended the celebration at Hampton Transit Center Monday morning.

Hampton City Council is on the Move with HRT

Hampton, VA – Hampton City Council joined Hampton Roads Transit today for a ride-along on Route 114. The 757 Express route, which runs along Mercury Boulevard, has seen a 35% increase in ridership since 15-minute peak service was launched in 2023.

Elizabeth River Ferry Service Suspended Until Further Notice

At approximately 10:30 a.m., the captain of Elizabeth River Ferry V approached the High Street Dock in Portsmouth a little too quickly and made contact with the seawall.

HRT Light Rail Service Resumes After Dump Truck Hits Overpass

NORFOLK, VA – The Tide light rail is back up and running following a brief service interruption this afternoon.

Transit Equity Day

Transit Equity Day, Monday February 5, is a National Day of Action, celebrating the courageous acts of civil rights icon, Rosa Parks and highlighting the importance of equitable public transit. Citizens are encouraged to come out and to ride transit to show their support.

HRT and TRAFFIX Invite Commuters to Discover Vanpooling This ‘Vanuary’

Hampton Roads Transit, in partnership with TRAFFIX Commuter Options, is inviting commuters to discover the joy of vanpooling this “Vanuary.”

Embrace the Joy of Shared Journeys

HRT to offer free fare on Transit Equity Day

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will offer free fare on Transit Equity Day, which falls on Monday, Feb. 5.
It is the second year HRT will honor the date with free fare, applicable on all bus, light rail, ferry and paratransit services.

HRT Responds to Incident on Tide Light Rail

NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit is responding to a shooting that occurred around 10:40 p.m. on December 28, in Downtown Norfolk, on a Tide light rail train. According to Norfolk Police, a 14-year-old was taken to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

‘There’s a huge need:’ HRT’s new ferries almost ready for service

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Stepping on board one of Hampton Roads Transit’s two new ferries is something that has been about three years in the making.
“It’s a blast. I enjoy having the new boats,” HRT Shoreside Engineer Ben Foster said. “Just operating it and figuring out all the new systems.”