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Hampton Roads Transit Announces Career Fairs
https://gohrt.com/2026/01/hampton-roads-transit-announces-career-fairs/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has announced career fairs for the first half of 2026. HRT’s career fairs provide in-person opportunities to learn more about positions that include full-and part-time bus operator trainees and full-time mechanics. The public is invited to attend one of these upcoming fairs to learn about careers in transit: Friday, […]

Commute Smarter with Vanpools this “Vanuary”
https://gohrt.com/2025/12/commute-smarter-with-vanpools-this-vanuary/

NORFOLK, Va. — No one’s New Year’s resolution is to spend more time driving alone to and from work.

Planned Maintenance to Disrupt Tide Light Rail Service on 4 Nights
https://gohrt.com/2025/11/planned-maintenance-to-disrupt-tide-light-rail-service-on-4-nights/

NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today announced that Tide Light Rail service will be disrupted nightly on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1-3 for scheduled maintenance near Ballentine/Broad Creek Station. 

Hampton Roads Transit Wins Awards
https://gohrt.com/2025/11/hampton-roads-transit-wins-awards/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today announced numerous awards for excellence in public relations, community involvement, innovative service and industry leadership.

Take Transit to Grand Illumination Parade with Special Fare Passes
https://gohrt.com/2025/11/take-transit-to-grand-illumination-parade-with-special-fare-passes-2/

NORFOLK, Va. — Taking transit is a jolly good call if you’re attending the 39th annual Grand Illumination Parade in Downtown Norfolk on Saturday, Nov. 22.

All Aboard the Winter Wonderland Train
https://gohrt.com/2025/11/all-aboard-the-winter-wonderland-train/

NORFOLK, Va. — Not a fan of winter? Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is adding some seasonal cheer.

HRT Extends OnDemand Ridesharing Through December
https://gohrt.com/2025/10/hrt-extends-ondemand-ridesharing-through-december/

NEWPORT NEWS and VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is extending its OnDemand Ridesharing service in Newport News and Virginia Beach through December following a successful pilot program.

Hampton Roads Transit Adds Light Rail Trips to Connect with Amtrak
https://gohrt.com/2025/10/hampton-roads-transit-adds-light-rail-trips-to-connect-with-amtrak/

NORFOLK, Va. — Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is adding Tide light rail frequencies to better connect with Amtrak train service as part of its fall schedule adjustments starting Sunday, Oct. 12. 

Ride Transit for Free on Election Day
https://gohrt.com/2025/10/ride-transit-for-free-on-election-day/

NORFOLK, Va. — Riding Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) buses, light rail, ferry, Paratransit and OnDemand rideshare will be free on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 4. – to help voters get to the polls.

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