Your New Career Starts with HART! Bus Operator Hiring Events Nov. 10 & 12

No CDL? No problem! HART offers paid training, great benefits, and opportunities to grow your career.

Looking for a career with competitive pay, great benefits, and the opportunity to make a difference in your community? HART is hiring Bus Operators, and your next opportunity could be just around the corner!

HART is hosting Bus Operator Hiring Events on Tuesday, November 10, and Thursday, November 12, 2026, to recruit candidates for two upcoming training classes.

The best part? No Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required to apply! HART provides the training you need to get started.

Earn While You Learn!

Start building your future with HART's 10-week paid Bus Operator Driving and Customer Service Academy, beginning Monday, December 7.

You'll earn $22.72 per hour while you train — that's more than $1,800 every two weeks before taxes and deductions, based on a full 80-hour pay period.

And with your first paycheck arriving in time for the holidays, there's even more reason to get started now!

Great Benefits. A Career That Moves You Forward.

At HART, you're not just starting a job. You're building a career with benefits that support you and your future.

HART offers:

• Competitive pay and paid CDL training
• Health insurance benefits
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) participation
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

Beyond the benefits, you'll play an important role in keeping Hillsborough County moving, connecting people to jobs, education, healthcare, and the places that matter most.

Your Next Opportunity: November 10 & 12

Ready to take the next step? HART is hosting two Bus Operator Hiring Events, where qualified applicants can interview for an opportunity to join the team.

Selected candidates may even receive a conditional job offer on the spot!

Hiring Event Dates:

• Tuesday, November 10, 2026
• Thursday, November 12, 2026

Advance applications are required. Apply online at GoHART.org/Careers to be considered for an interview. Selected applicants will receive their scheduled interview details, including the location.

Please note: Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Do You Qualify?

Getting started is simple! Applicants must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent

No CDL is required to apply. HART provides paid CDL training through its academy.

Make a Difference. Move a Community. Join HART!

Your next career opportunity could be closer than you think. With paid training, competitive benefits, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community, there's never been a better time to explore a career with HART.

Apply today at GoHART.org/Careers to get started!

Roll to the Polls with HART: FREE Rides on Election Day

Make your voice heard and leave the driving to HART! 

All HART rides are FREE on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Know Where to Vote

On Election Day, you must vote at the polling place assigned to your precinct. Your assigned location may differ from the Early Voting site you previously visited.

Before heading out, confirm your polling place at VoteHillsborough.gov.

Plan Your FREE Ride

Once you know where you’re voting:

• Find your route: Visit HART's Voting page to find the closest route to your polling location and to plan your trip!
• Plan your trip: Use the Transit app for routes, arrival information and step-by-step directions.
• Check service alerts: Review any detours or service updates before you leave.

Your voice. Your vote. Your FREE ride. Roll to the polls with HART!

For more information about HART service, visit GoHART.org or call 813-254-4278

Streetcar Live Returns for 2026 - a Full Season of Music!

All aboard for another season of live music! 🎶🚋

Streetcar Live returns Friday, Sept. 25, from 6–8 p.m., kicking off a new season of performances onboard the FREE TECO Line Streetcar with Tampa hip-hop artists J.IN.X and Frxxmxn.

The artists will board the 6 p.m. trip departing Centennial Park Station #1, transforming your streetcar ride into a rolling concert as you travel through Ybor City, the Channel District, Water Street and Downtown Tampa.

And Sept. 25 is just the beginning.

Streetcar Live continues monthly through May with a lineup featuring everything from hip hop, funk, and reggae to jazz, Americana, alternative pop, and soul.

2026–2027 Streetcar Live Lineup

🎤 September 25, 2026
J.IN.X & Frxxmxn
Hip Hop

🎧 October 23, 2026
Mr. Marley (DJ)
Funk / Disco / Reggae / Hip Hop — Mashup on Wax

🎷 November 27, 2026
Sophia Marshall Music
Jazz Fusion

🎶 December 18, 2026
Sam Bips Trio
Instrumental Pop / Funk / R&B

🎙️ January 22, 2027
Whataboutmomma
R&B / Jazz

🪕 February 26, 2027
Vision Crystal
Folk / Americana

🎵 March 26, 2027
Melody Bridge
Alternative Pop

🎸 April 24, 2027
Common Ground
Indie / Alternative

🎤 May 28, 2027
Common Ground
Soul / Pop

Whether you’re making a night of it or just looking to add a little music to your ride, Streetcar Live offers a unique way to experience Tampa from aboard the historic TECO Line Streetcar.

Streetcar Live is FREE to ride, but seating is limited — so arrive early to Centennial Park Station #1 to grab a seat before the 6 p.m. departure.

Streetcar Live is powered by our friends at Gasparilla Music Festival.

Ride FREE. Hear something new. Experience Tampa along the way.

HART Seeks Applicants for ADA Accessibility Committee

HART is seeking applicants to serve on its ADA Accessibility Committee, which advises HART on issues affecting people with disabilities and helps support accessibility throughout the transit system.

One position is currently available for a three-year term. Residents interested in applying should reside or work in Hillsborough County. Committee service is voluntary, and members serve without compensation.

The ADA Accessibility Committee serves an important advisory role by assisting HART in its efforts to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and improve accessibility for people with disabilities throughout Hillsborough County.

Committee responsibilities include:

• Reviewing HART priorities and projects and providing guidance on disability and accessibility issues.
• Serving as a liaison between HART and members of the public with disabilities when accessibility concerns or complaints regarding HART services or facilities arise.
• Advising HART on issues affecting people with disabilities.
• Advocating for accessibility for people with disabilities who use HART services.

The committee meets quarterly on the third Thursday from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete and submit an Application for HART Committee Appointments. Fillable application forms and additional information are available on the HART website at goHART.org/ADAcommittee.

All forms must be signed and dated, and all questions must be answered completely for an application to be considered. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Applications are due by close of business Friday, September 25, 2026.

Appointments are scheduled for review at the ADA Accessibility Committee meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Applicants may attend the meeting.

For questions regarding the application process, applicants can contact Catherine Chavarria at ChavarriaC@gohart.org.

HART to Implement Service Changes August 16

The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) will implement service changes beginning Sunday, August 16, 2026, to enhance operational efficiency and provide a more reliable and convenient customer experience.

Schedule Changes:

• Routes 1, 12, 30, 34, 39, 45, 360LX, 400, and HARTFlex East Fletcher will see schedule changes

Additional changes to Route 360LX (Brandon/South Tampa) include:

• Service to the J.C. Handly Park-n-Ride will move to a bus stop on Kings Avenue.
• Route 360LX will no longer serve the shelter located inside the J.C. Handly Park-n-Ride parking lot.
• A new timepoint will be added at Providence Park to accommodate layovers.

Customers are encouraged to review updated schedules before traveling and allow additional time as the changes take effect.

Updated schedules and trip-planning information are available on the "Maps and Schedules" paget at GoHART.org.

Customers may also visit a HART Customer Service Center or call 813-254-4278 for assistance.

The HART Youth Pass is Back for the 2026 School Year!

A new school year is almost here! 

Ages 6-18, receive 50% off regular HART fare with the Youth Pass! Riders under 5 remain free.

To receive the discount, eligible riders must register at a HART Customer Service window:



• Marion Transit Center - 1211 N. Marion St., Tampa, FL
• University Area Transit Center - 13110 N. 27th St., Tampa, FL

The Youth Pass is available exclusively on Flamingo Fares, HART's e-fare and smart card payment system.

For more information, contact HART Customer Service at (813) 254-4278.

HART Takes You There: Early Voting!

HART is helping Hillsborough County residents make their voices heard by showing residents how to use HART service to reach 21 Early Voting locations during the 2026 Primary and General Elections.

Early Voting for the Primary Election will take place August 3–16, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registered Hillsborough County voters may cast their ballot or drop off a completed Vote by Mail ballot at any Early Voting location during operating hours.

Customers can visit HART's Early Voting page to:

• Find the HART routes serving their preferred Early Voting location
• View the HART Early Voting Service Map
• Download a complete list of locations and corresponding routes
• Plan a trip to their preferred Early Voting location

Customers are encouraged to plan their trip using the Transit app or the trip-planning tools available at GoHART.org. Riders should also allow sufficient travel time and check for service alerts before beginning their trip.

Early Voting locations differ from Election Day polling places. On Election Day, voters must cast their ballot at the polling place assigned to their precinct.

For voter registration information and other election details, visit VoteHillsborough.gov.