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State of Transit

Discover Transit Month

Hampton Roads Transit Invites Everyone To Discover Transit

You can commute differently by first parking your car at one of the many conveniently located Park-and-Ride lots located throughout the region. Then, take the bus or light rail the rest of the way or meet up with a vanpool and enjoy the ride to work with colleagues. Either option is a great way to save money and build community. TRAFFIX app users can also earn points to redeem for rewards by logging your trips in the app.

Hampton Roads Transit suspends Saturday Elizabeth River Ferry service

NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit is suspending Saturday service on the Elizabeth River Ferry, as the National Weather Service forecasts tidal flooding and windy conditions throughout the region. Bus and light rail services are currently planned to operate as usual, but customers should expect delays and impromptu detours. To track changes in service, customers […]

Hampton Roads Transit Continues to Recruit Bus Operators and Mechanics

NORFOLK, VA – Hampton Roads Transit is continuing its efforts to recruit and hire bus operators and mechanics as it prepares to expand its regional transit service. In fiscal year 2023, HRT added 156 full-time bus operators and hiring continues to be a priority. The agency is hosting a series of career fairs over the […]

Hampton Roads Transit sees ridership growth on two key Peninsula bus routes

HAMPTON – Hampton Roads Transit is seeing steady growth on two key bus routes serving the Peninsula. Rt. 112, which services Jefferson Avenue in Newport News, has seen a 33% increase in ridership since October 2022. Rt. 114, which services Mercury Boulevard in Hampton, has seen a 16% increase in ridership since May 2023. This […]

Subsidy for HRT’s TRAFFIX Vanpool Program Increases to $500

Norfolk, VA – If you’ve ever thought about starting a vanpool, now is the time. TRAFFIX is excited to announce an increase in its monthly stipend to a flat rate of $500 for all new and existing vanpools. Vanpooling is a convenient, cost-effective way to get to work. Groups range from 7 to 15 commuters […]

Hampton Roads Transit Installs 200th Bus Shelter

Norfolk – Today, crews installed the 200th bus shelter at Jefferson Avenue and Meadow Creek in Newport News. This marks another milestone in Hampton Roads Transit’s mission to improve the transit experience through increased passenger amenities. New shelters started going up in February 2021. The agency’s goal is to have 620 new bus stops with […]

Base Express- Free daily transit service at Naval Station Norfolk

HRT to Host Two Student Freedom Pass Sign-Up Events

Norfolk – Students across the region are getting ready to head back to class and Hampton Roads Transit is doing its part to make it easier for them to get there. HRT is hosting two Student Freedom Pass Back to School events: Thursday, August 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. HRT Norfolk Headquarters 509 […]