Fares

HRT Temporarily Halts Fare Collection

The governing board of Hampton Roads Transit agreed to stop collecting fares temporarily for HRT services effective Friday, April 10, 2020.

Free fare service will continue through June 30, 2020.

This is part of the continuing effort to limit social contact by allowing customers to forgo paying a fare, limit interaction with the operator, and eliminate physical contact with the farebox, which is one of the most touched objects in a transit bus.

During this period, HRT also is encouraging customers to board and exit at the rear of the bus, if they are able, while handicapped patrons and others requiring the bus to kneel for easy front access can still board at the front.

HRT continues to encourage all residents to avoid unnecessary travel. If travel is necessary, the use of a face mask by all persons is encouraged for the safety of bus operators and other customers.

Fares effective as of October 1, 2017	Bus, Ferry, Light Rail	MAX	VB Wave
Adult Single-Trip	$2.00	$4.00	$2.00
Discounted Fare (DF)* Single-Trip	$1.00	$2.00	$1.00
Children*	FREE	FREE	FREE
Certified Paratransit Users*	FREE	FREE	FREE
GoPass 1 Day	$4.50	$7.50	$4.50
GoPass 1 Day (DF)	$2.25	N/A	$2.25
GoPass 1 Day Five Bundle	$21.00	$35.00	N/A
GoPass 1 Day Five Bundle (DF)	$10.50	N/A	N/A
GoPass 3 Day Trolley	N/A	N/A	$8.00
GoPass 3 Day Trolley (DF)	N/A	N/A	$4.00
GoPass 7 Day	$22.00	N/A	N/A
GoPass 30 Day	$70.00	$125.00	N/A
GoPass 30 Day (DF)	$40.00	N/A	N/A

Where To Buy

HRT provides many options for purchasing fares, including retail locations in Hampton Roads.

All HRT vehicles, except light rail, are equipped with electronic fare boxes. Fare boxes accept cash, coins and GoPasses. Fare boxes and/or vehicle operators cannot make change, so please have exact fare when boarding. All sales are final. HRT does not give refunds on any purchases.

Buy Paratransit tickets at a location near you.

What is a GoPass

A GoPass allows you to ride any HRT bus, ferry, or light rail route as many times as you want within the period of the GoPass. Customers may ride our MAX service with a GoPass, however, an upgrade fee may be required.

What is GoPass365

The GoPass365 remains active for 365 days. It’s purchased by colleges, employers, and consortiums to help with the transportation needs of students and employees, or as an incentive or benefit. Get complete details on GoPass365.

What is a Trip

All other fares shown are Single-Trip fares. A single trip is defined as the point at which the passenger boards the vehicle until the vehicle reaches the next published terminal point. After reaching the terminal point, all passengers must exit the vehicles. If the passenger desires to use the same bus for the next portion of his or her trip, he or she may re-board to begin the next trip.

*Other Notes

What proof is required to receive free or Discounted Fare?

To receive free or Discounted Fare on any HRT Bus, Light Rail or Ferry, customers must present one of the following forms of proof of eligibility upon request.

Seniors (Age 65 and older)
– State/Government/Military ID (photo ID) with qualifying age (pay Discounted Fare), or
– HRT Discounted Fare photo ID badge (pay Discounted Fare)
Medicare Cardholders
– Government-issued Medicare card with a matching photo ID (pay Discounted Fare), or
– HRT Discounted Fare photo ID badge (pay Discounted Fare)
Persons with Disabilities
– HRT Discounted Fare photo ID badge (pay Discounted Fare), or
– HRT Certificate of Eligibility for ADA Paratransit Services with matching photo ID (pay Discounted Fare), or
– HRT Paratransit photo ID badge (ride free)
Youth
– Accompanied age 17 and below with fare paying adult (ride free)
– Unaccompanied age 13-17 with Student Freedom Pass (ride free)
In all cases, the Student Freedom Pass will expire two months after the student’s expected high school graduation date, or the 18th birthday, whichever is later. Any exceptions to this policy will be handled on a case by case basis.
– Unaccompanied age 17 and below (pay Discounted Fare)

Patrons eligible for the Discounted Fare are encouraged (but not required) to obtain a Discounted Fare ID. Please visit our Discounted Fare ID page to review the application and ID process.

Who are considered children or youth?

Children and Youth shall be defined as persons 17 years old and younger. Children and Youth may receive free access either while accompanied by a fare paying adult or by using a Student Freedom Pass. In the event a child/youth is neither accompanied by a fare paying adult nor has a Student Freedom Pass, the child/youth may be required to pay the posted Discounted Fare. In all cases, the Student Freedom Pass will expire two months after the student’s expected high school graduation date, or the 18th birthday, whichever is later. Any exceptions to this policy will be handled on a case by case basis. Any customers requesting free or Discounted Fare must present a State/Government/Military ID with qualifying age upon request.

Who is eligible for Paratransit fares?

The Paratransit fare shown in the table is available for customers who present an HRT Paratransit Photo ID.

How do I redeem an IOU?

If any of HRT’s Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) in Hampton Roads fail to give proper change, it is programmed to issue an IOU. Any valid IOU up to $5 can be redeemed Monday-Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at one of our Transit Center locations. Claims must be accompanied by a valid IOU or receipt. Any claim over $5 will be issued by check and mailed. For more information, please call HRT Customer Service during normal business hours.

Money-saving tip

If your one-way trip to and from your destination does not require you to transfer — use multiple bus/light rail/ferry — it’s cheaper to pay two single-trip fares ($2.00 + $2.00 = $4.00). Remember though, for just another fifty cents (a 1-Day GoPass for $4.50), you can take any HRT mode (except MAX routes) along whatever route HRT serves that day as much as you want. That’s a good deal for fifty cents. HRT can get you there.

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