News Releases

Customers Like the New 112 – and Ridership Proves It
https://gohrt.com/2022/12/customers-like-the-new-112-and-ridership-proves-it/

NORFOLK – In just under two months, monthly ridership on the newly expanded Rt. 112 in Newport News and Hampton has grown significantly with nearly 10,000 more customers boarding in November than during the same time last year.Farebox data shows that 33,115 customers boarded the 112 in November compared with 23,830 during the same time […]

Strong Growth in Ridership
https://gohrt.com/2022/12/strong-growth-in-ridership/

In just under two months, monthly ridership on the newly expanded Route 112 in Newport News and Hampton has grown significantly.

HRT Wins Light Rail Safety Grant
https://gohrt.com/2022/12/hrt-wins-light-rail-safety-grant/

One of the nation’s leading advocates for rail safety has awarded Hampton Roads Transit a $20,000 grant to help promote light rail safety awareness and education.

Free Public Transit At Naval Station Norfolk
https://gohrt.com/2022/12/free-public-transit-at-naval-station-norfolk/

NORFOLK – Free public transit officially returned to Naval Station Norfolk on Friday when Hampton Roads Transit cut a ceremonial ribbon to launch the Base Express. The two routes, designated as Gold and Blue, will provide connections to some of the Base’s most important destinations including ship piers and the Navy Exchange. The Gold Route […]

100 Shelters and Counting
https://gohrt.com/2022/12/news-100-shelters-and-counting/

HRT has installed more than 100 bus shelters since February.

Introducing the 980 Express
https://gohrt.com/2022/10/introducing-the-980-express/

A new, limited-stop bus service begins Sunday (10/30) connecting the Amazon warehouses in Chesapeake and Suffolk to the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center in Norfolk.

NEWS: New Buses for Express Service
https://gohrt.com/2022/09/news-new-buses-for-express-service/

HRT officially welcomed 24 new buses fresh from the factory and sporting the 757 Express logo.

NEWS: Ribbon Cutting at Newport News Transit Center
https://gohrt.com/2022/09/news-ribbon-cutting-at-newport-news-transit-center/

Rebuilt driveways, added shelters, and improved vehicle flow will keep the critical Newport News Transit Center running smoothly for years.

The Tide 11th Anniversary
https://gohrt.com/2022/08/the-tide-11th-anniversary/

Happy Birthday to The Tide! Eleven years ago we introduced Virginia’s first light rail system.

Strengthening Mass Transit
https://gohrt.com/2022/07/strengthening-mass-transit/

The Virginian Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board- June 30, 2022.

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