Monday, April 20, 2020

HART Announces Additional Reduction of Transit Service Temporarily


UPDATE: 6.08.2020 - TECO Line Streetcar service is being extended until 11 PM, seven days a week, beginning Friday, June 12, 2020. Streetcar service currently ends at 9 PM due to conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

HART is announcing an additional reduction in bus service levels beginning 
Wednesday, April 22, 2020. The additional bus service alterations follow a reduction in HART bus, van, and streetcar levels enacted on April 1, 2020 and is an effort to maintain service reliability during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Modified Sunday Service flyer in English / Spanish

HART Operating Service for Essential Trips:

HART is currently operating all modes of transit on a Sunday service schedule with regular fares. Beginning April 22, 2020, HART will be further adjusting the following routes in order to provide additional buses on higher-ridership routes to maintain safe rider capacity, while staggered seating/social distancing is in place.
Express Bus Services that WILL NOT OPERATE:
  • Routes 20X, 24LX, 25LX
  • Routes 60LX
  • Route 75LX (not operating as of April 1, 2020)
Express Bus Services that WILL OPERATE:
  • Route 360LX
  • Route 275LX: Service operating ONLY between the Wiregrass Park-and-Ride and the University Area Transit Center
HART Customer Service Centers will remain openIt is recommended riders travel for essential purposes only. HART is NOT an emergency transportation provider.

Any adjustments will be made as needed based on changing conditions.

HARTPlus Operating Regular Service for Essential Trips:

All HARTPlus subscriptions are continuing to be placed on hold until further notice. HARTPlus Customers must book their trips on demand.

It is recommended that HARTPlus customers cancel any rides that are not necessary, and prioritize reservations for essential or emergency purposes only. Trips can be canceled by calling Customer Service (813) 254-4278 at least two hours in advance. Please call your destination to confirm they are open before boarding, as many community facilities and events have been canceled or closed.
Streetcar Reduced Hours:

The TECO Line Streetcar System service will continue to operate the regular Weekday and Weekend schedule, however, service will continue to temporarily end at 9:00 PM nightly.

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