News Releases - Hampton Roads Transit
Winter Storm Service Update: Suspension of Service: Friday, February 21, 2025
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News Releases

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.  

Hampton Roads Transit Resumes Regular Service on Sunday
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hampton-roads-transit-resumes-regular-service-on-sunday/

Hampton Roads Transit bus, light rail, ferry, paratransit and OnDemand ridesharing services, along with the Base Express at Naval Station Norfolk, will resume a regular schedule on Sunday, Jan. 12.

HRT Activates Snow Routes for Winter Storm
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-activates-snow-routes-for-winter-storm/

Hampton Roads Transit will operate reduced service on Saturday, Jan. 11 due to winter weather. HRT will operate on Snow Route schedules with limited, hourly bus service from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m.

HRT to Provide Free Fares Feb. 10 for Transit Equity Day
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/hrt-to-provide-free-fares-feb-10-for-transit-equity-day/

NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) once again will provide free fares
on Monday, Feb. 10 to commemorate Transit Equity Day, a National Day of Action commemorating investment in public transit for the benefit of all citizens.

This “Vanuary,” Commute Smarter with Vanpooling
https://gohrt.com/2025/01/this-vanuary-commute-smarter-with-vanpooling/

If your New Year’s resolution includes saving money or making your commute more enjoyable, “Vanuary” is an option for you.

January is the perfect time to rethink your commute, and with vanpooling from goCommute, you can take some of the stress out of driving alone to and from work.

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