The Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) system includes bus, ferry & light rail service. We service VA Beach, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton & Chesapeake.
Hampton Roads, Virginia
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of Hampton Roads Transit!🎉🚌
Here's some words about this important occasion from our CEO, Mr. William Harrell 👇🧵
🚨Service Alert 🚨Possible high winds & flooding are expected in the Hampton Roads area due to Hurricane Erin. We will continue to operate w/regular schedule, but customers can expect delays & impromptu detours. Stay updated by registering for Customer Alerts on our website.
🚨 Service Alert 🚨 On Memorial Day, HRT services will operate on a Saturday schedule. The ferry will operate on its regular Summer weekday schedule. Transit center info booths and admin facilities will be closed. Customer Service will be available via phone from 9AM to 4 PM.
Starting Tuesday, 4/8, The High Street Ferry Dock will be closed until further notice due to construction. Ferry customers will have to board and disembark the Elizabeth River Ferry at the North Landing Ferry Dock. Customers may also use the Route 45 at Crawford and County.
Starting on the morning of Saturday, April 5, 2025, HRT will be conducting an upgrade of its bus tracking system. During this period, Customer Service representatives in the Call Center will not have the ability to provide minute-by-minute updates on bus locations.
Route schedules in pamphlets and on gohrt.com will remain in effect. The upgrade is expected to be completed by Sunday, April 6, 2025.
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Free parking is available at MacArthur South Garage. @gohrt_com light rail and ferry service is also free!
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We're excited to send a H(EA)RT to @gohrt_com this #TransitCrushTuesday 💙💚. Their ridership levels went through the roof in 2024, and the agency had the third-highest increase in ridership nationally among transit agencies of similar size 📈.
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🚨 Service Alert 🚨 The High Street Ferry Dock in @cityofPortsVA is closed due to high winds. Ferry customers will have to board and disembark the Elizabeth River Ferry at the North Landing Ferry Dock. Customers may also use the Route 45 at Crawford and County.
🚨 Service Alert 🚨 On 3/5/25, HRT services will operate regularly, but due to possible flooding/winds, customers are advised to expect delays & impromptu detours. Updated information will be made available online at gohrt.com or via Customer Service.
🚨 Service Alert 🚨 Due to forecasted weather, HRT services will end by 4pm Wed 2/19/25 and will NOT operate on Thu 2/20/25.
For more info, visit: gohrt.com/2025/02/hrt-to-sus…
UPDATE: Snow Routes will be in effect on Sat, 2/22/25. For snow route info, visit 👇
gohrt.com/customer-service/s…
🚨 Service Alert 🚨 On Presidents’ Day, all HRT services will operate on their regular schedule. Transit center info booths and public access to all administrative facilities will be closed. The Customer Service Call Center will be available from 9 AM – 4 PM.
🚨 Service Alert 🚨 Starting 2/22/25, HRT will upgrade its bus tracking system. During this period, Customer Service representatives in the Call Center will not have the ability to provide minute-by-minute updates on bus locations. (1/3)
This process will impact the "My Stop" feature online and third-party trackers (Google Maps). There will also be limited or no highlighting of trip schedules online to indicate delays (yellow) or cancellations (red). (2/3)
Route schedules in pamphlets and on gohrt.com will remain in effect. The upgrade is expected to be completed by 2/23/25. (3/3)
🚨Service Alert🚨 On Tuesday, 2/11/25, HRT services will operate on their regular schedule. Due to expected inclement weather on the Peninsula, customers can expect possible delays and detours. Updated info will be online at gohrt.com or via Customer Service.
🚨Service Alert 🚨 The Tide light rail is currently experiencing a service interruption between Norfolk State University Station and Newtown Station. Bus shuttles will provide service between the impacted stations.
Get updates by Customer Alerts at gohrt.com