HART Tropical Storm Debby Update

LATEST HART WEATHER UPDATE (as of 8.5.24; 8:35 a.m.)

8.5.24 @ 8:37 a.m.: HART is running regular service. Due to the inclement weather, please leave to essential trips only. Expect detours and look at OneBusAway Tampa or call Customer Service (813-254-4278) for updated detour information. 

8.4.24 @ 7:51 p.m.: We expect to roll out normal weekday service on Monday. Please visit Bus-Map-Schedules (gohart.org) to see the latest service schedule, following service changes on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The HART team will evaluate roadway conditions before normal service begins. Some routes may be delayed due to localized flooding. If you need to ride HART on Monday, please provide yourself with additional travel time.

8.4.24 @ 1:13 p.m.: HART is currently operating fare-free service to the Emergency Storm Shelter at Erwin Technical College, 2010 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa.

8.2.24: HART is still monitoring the tropics for any impacts to service. The Tampa Bay area is now under a Tropical Storm Warning, which means the area will see impacts from a possible Tropical Storm within the next 48 hours. HART will cease service if sustained winds reach 35 mph. 

Click here to learn more about HART service during a storm.

Now is the time to prepare for the storm. Hillsborough County has a great hurricane storm prep resource. 

Riders should continue to monitor HART's In-Transit Blog, Facebook , and Twitter or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information.

Customers can visit www.goHART.org for maps, schedules, and more.

HART Hurricane Idalia Update

 

LATEST HART HURRICANE IDALIA NEWS

HART) is returning to regular weekday service on HART buses (local, limited express), vans (HARTFlex and HARTPlus) and the TECO Line Streetcar on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

Customers should be advised that select trips may be delayed, due to operator staffing level and possible road detours.

The TECO Line Streetcar System will operate from 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.

HART Retail Sales windows at Transit Centers will be open regular hours (6 a.m. - 6 p.m.) and Customer Service is currently closed but will be available Thursday from 5 a.m. - 9 p.m. Customers can call 813-254-4278 with any questions or concerns or to book HARTPlus paratransit reservations.

Riders should continue to monitor HART's In-Transit Blog, Facebook and Twitter or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information.

Customers can visit www.goHART.org for maps, schedules and more.

CURRENT SERVICE STATUS - 8.30.23

HART to Suspend All Service on Wednesday, August 30, 2023

For the safety of our riders and employees, the HART plans to cease all bus, van, and streetcar service on Wednesday, August 30, 2023.

With potential overnight impacts to the Tampa Bay area from Hurricane Idalia, HART staff will spend Wednesday conducting damage assessment, moving buses back to the Operations Center from higher ground, checking routes for debris, etc.

Riders should continue to monitor HART's In-Transit Blog, Facebook and Twitter or contact the HART InfoLine at 813-254-4278 for the latest service information. Customer Service Centers are CLOSED on Tuesday.

HART Plans to Restore Service Following Tropical Storm Eta

HART is preparing to restart service on all bus routes, the TECO Line Streetcar and HART SMART AV service beginning at NOON, THURSDAY, November 12, following Tropical Storm Eta and weather permitting. 

In preparation of sustained high winds and for the safety of our customers, employees and to safeguard equipment, transit service ended at 12 NOON today. 

Hillsborough County has declared a State of Emergency. HART will continue to keep you updated on service restorations as official weather updates become available.

Customers can follow HART on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.