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Hampton Roads Transit Launches New Podcast
https://gohrt.com/2024/09/hampton-roads-transit-launches-new-podcast/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is going places with the launch of a new podcast.

HRT Partners with Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to Host Food Drives
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/hrt-partners-with-virginia-peninsula-foodbank-to-host-food-drives/

 September is National Hunger Action Month. To bring awareness to this effort, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is partnering with the Virginia Peninsula Foodbank to host food drives at both the Hampton and Newport News Transit Centers on Sept. 5 and 6.

Hampton Roads Transit, Union Negotiate New 3-Year Contract  
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/hampton-roads-transit-union-negotiate-new-3-year-contract/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1177, which represents operators and mechanics, recently reached an agreement on a new three-year contract that provides higher base pay and increased benefits.

HRT Leader Named to List of Distinguished Young Professionals
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/hrt-leader-named-to-list-of-distinguished-young-professionals/

Alexis Majied, Hampton Roads Transit’s Chief Communications Officer, has been named to a list of distinguished young transit professionals published by Mass Transit magazine.

Hampton Roads Transit Earns Awards for Environmental Excellence 
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/hampton-roads-transit-earns-awards-for-environmental-excellence/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has won two regional awards for its commitment to environmental excellence.

Ridership Growth Continues on HRT’s 757 Express Service
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/54414/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) today reported continued ridership growth on its 757 Express bus routes following an increase to 15-minute, peak-period service frequencies.

Fans Encouraged to Ride the Tide and Ferry for Savannah Bananas Games 
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/fans-encouraged-to-ride-the-tide-and-ferry-for-savannah-bananas-games/

City of Norfolk Offering Free Trips on Light Rail and Ferry NORFOLK, Va. – Congestion will be bananas when a popular exhibition baseball team plays at Harbor Park stadium this weekend for three sold-out games. Fans with tickets to see the Savannah Bananas are encouraged to take the Tide light rail and Elizabeth River Ferry […]

Further Public Input Sought for Connecting Chesapeake: A Study of High-Capacity Transit
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/further-public-input-sought-for-connecting-chesapeake-a-study-of-high-capacity-transit/

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) and the City of Chesapeake are seeking public input on alternatives to transform transit in the city.

Hampton Roads Transit to Host Career Fairs
https://gohrt.com/2024/08/hampton-roads-transit-to-host-career-fairs/

NORFOLK, Va. – If you’re looking for a career on the move, Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) has scheduled career fairs for the remainder of the year. HRT is hiring for multiple positions, including full-time and part-time bus operator trainees and full-time mechanics. Career fairs are only for advertised positions. For a current list of job openings visit […]

Hampton Roads Transit to Host Student Freedom Pass Events
https://gohrt.com/2024/07/hampton-roads-transit-to-host-student-freedom-pass-events/

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is hosting two upcoming Student Freedom Pass sign-up events to help teens get around this upcoming school year.

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