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HRT Celebrates Earth Day with Free Fares, Community Cleanups and Outreach in April
https://gohrt.com/2025/03/hrt-celebrates-earth-day-with-free-fares-community-cleanups-and-outreach-in-april/

With free fares on Earth Day, April 22, bus stop cleanups and ways to save you gas, time and money, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and goCommute Commuter Solutions are ready to celebrate the planet all month long.

HRT Hosts Third Annual Community Resource Fairs in Hampton, Norfolk
https://gohrt.com/2025/03/hrt-hosts-third-annual-community-resource-fairs-in-hampton-norfolk/

HAMPTON and NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is hosting its third annual Community Resource (CORE) Fair, a one-stop shop to connect HRT customers and employees with community partners.

Take Transit for Free to Harbor Park for Norfolk Tides Games This Season
https://gohrt.com/2025/03/take-transit-for-free-to-harbor-park-for-norfolk-tides-games-this-season/

NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Tides begin their baseball season on March 28, and fans heading to games this season should plan their travel ahead of time.

HRT Ridership Surges in 2024
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-ridership-surges-in-2024/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) ridership grew by 25.8 percent in 2024 over the year earlier.

HRT’s Base Express Welcomes 100,000th Rider
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrts-base-express-welcomes-100000th-rider/

The service last month marked its second anniversary following consistent ridership growth. To celebrate the latest milestone on Jan. 29, staff from goCommute, the region’s commuter options program, surprised riders with giveaways.

HRT services to end early today, start at 8 a.m. Thursday
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-services-to-end-early-today-start-at-8-a-m-thursday/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) will end services early Wednesday night due to expected icy conditions. 

HRT Services Delayed Wednesday Morning Due to Winter Weather
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-services-delayed-wednesday-morning-due-to-winter-weather/

NORFOLK, Va. – All Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) services will be delayed on Wednesday, Jan. 22 due to predicted overnight snowfall. 

HRT Launches Interactive Route Map
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-launches-interactive-route-map/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has launched an interactive route map to help customers plan trips and better navigate the transit system.

HRT Supports Local Food Banks with “Drive Out Hunger” Food Drive
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-supports-local-food-banks-with-drive-out-hunger-food-drive/

NORFOLK and HAMPTON, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit is hosting its second annual Drive Out Hunger Food and Fund Drive on Jan.15 to benefit Virginia Peninsula Foodbank and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore.  

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