Tide Light Rail Service to Be Suspended for Maintenance Dec. 7 at 5 Stations
https://gohrt.com/2024/12/tide-light-rail-service-to-be-suspended-for-maintenance-dec-7-at-5-stations/NORFOLK, Va., — Due to planned maintenance, The Tide light rail will not operate on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, between Norfolk State University Station and Newtown Road Station.
HRT Drivers Test Their Skills in Bus “Roadeo” Event
https://gohrt.com/2024/12/hrt-drivers-test-their-skills-in-bus-roadeo-event/Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) hosts its annual Bus Operator “Roadeo,” an annual competition giving operators and mechanics an opportunity to demonstrate their skills. Winners in each category move on to represent HRT in the state competition.
HRT’s Base Express Celebrates Two Years of Service
https://gohrt.com/2024/12/hrts-base-express-celebrates-two-years-of-service/NORFOLK, Va., — Base Express, a free shuttle from Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) serving Naval Station Norfolk, celebrates its second anniversary on Dec. 2 following consistent ridership growth.
Hampton Roads Transit Announces Holiday Schedules
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/hampton-roads-transit-announces-holiday-schedules/Nov. 27: HRT bus, light rail, ferry, Base Express, paratransit, and OnDemand ridesharing services will operate on a regular schedule.
All HRT buses, trains and ferries now Wi-Fi ready
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/all-hrt-buses-trains-and-ferries-now-wi-fi-ready/All Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) buses and trolleys, light rail cars and ferries are now Wi-Fi ready following investments and upgrades to enhance the rider experience.
Take Transit to Grand Illumination Parade with Special Fare Passes
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/take-transit-to-grand-illumination-parade-with-special-fare-passes/The 38th Annual Grand Illumination Parade returns to Downtown Norfolk on Saturday, Nov. 23 – and getting there will be jolly with Hampton Roads Transit.
Employees Can Commute Smarter with goCommute
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/employees-can-commute-smarter-with-gocommute/With ridesharing options such as carpooling, vanpooling, emergency rides home, transit, biking, walking, park-and-ride lots and telecommuting, goCommute helps commuters save time and money, reduce traffic congestion, decrease stress and improve air quality.
HRT wins Six Awards for Excellence in Public Relations
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/hrt-wins-six-awards-for-excellence-in-public-relations/Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) earned six 2024 Pinnacle Awards presented by the Hampton Roads chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Riders Take Advantage of Free Fare on Election Day
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/riders-take-advantage-of-free-fare-on-election-day/Hampton Roads residents took advantage of free public transit on Election Day. Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) farebox data shows 30,485 riders boarded a bus on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, up 38% from Election Day 2023.
HRT Collects Hurricane Relief Supplies for Operation Blessing
https://gohrt.com/2024/11/hrt-collects-hurricane-relief-supplies-for-operation-blessing/Hampton and Norfolk, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit’s VB Wave season ended about a month ago. Still, the trolleys found a new purpose in the off-season as the staging ground for a hurricane relief supply drive. HRT collected 2,500 pounds in donations for Operation Blessing, a Virginia Beach-based humanitarian organization.