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.

Hop on HART this School Year with the Youth Pass!

Welcome back, HCPS students!

HART riders ages 6–18 are required to pay the Youth Fare when riding.

The Youth Fare is 50% off the regular fare, offering an affordable way for students to get to school, work, and activities:

• $2 Day Pass
• $32.50 Monthly Pass

Children age 5 and under continue to ride free when accompanied by a parent or guardian.

How to Register for the HART Youth Pass

Eligible riders must register in person at one of our Customer Service locations:

1. Marion Transit Center - 1211 N. Marion Street
   Mon–Fri: 6 AM – 6 PM | Sat: 8 AM – 5 PM
2. University Area Transit Center - 13110 N. 27th Street
   Mon–Fri: 6 AM – 5 PM | Sat: 8 AM – 5 PM

The Youth Fare is only available through Flamingo Fares, HART’s convenient mobile app and smart card system.

Start the school year right — ride smarter, save more!

Visit goHART.org for more info.

The HART Summer Blast Pass is BACK!

The HART Summer Blast Pass is BACK with an exciting twist!

From June 1 through August 31, Hillsborough County students, ages 5-18 can enjoy their independence, save cash, and "go green" on HART buses with the FREE Summer Blast Pass.
The HART Summer Blast Pass provides unlimited rides on HART Local, Limited Express, MetroRapid and HARTFlex services.

The Summer Blast Pass can be picked up at any of the following three HART locations:

• Downtown Tampa: Marion Transit Center, 1211 N. Marion St., Tampa, FL, 33602
• University Area: University Area Transit Center, 13110 N. 27th St., Tampa, FL, 33612 
• Ybor City: HART Administrative Offices, 1201 E. 7th Ave., Tampa FL, 33605

*Proof of age is required to receive the Summer Blast Pass

"The HART Summer Blast Pass provides younger riders the key to their independence and is designed to be a tool to help them get to a summer job, the mall, and beyond," said Benjamin Limmer, HART Chief Executive Officer. "Learning to use public transportation is a skill that serves students well throughout their lives."

HART has introduced a variety of technology improvements over the years to make service more attractive to tech-friendly students, including:

• Free WiFi on buses
• Real-time travel information via a smartphone app, OneBusAway Tampa, and the Google Trip Planner to make mapping trips a breeze.

HART also offers a FREE Travel Training program, to help new riders learn how to use the system. 

For more information, visit www.goHART.org.

Summer is in Session: The Summer Blast Pass is Back!

Unlimited rides from May 22 - August 31

It's time to blast into summer with the HART Summer Blast Pass! For just $30, ages 5-18 receive over 3 months of unlimited rides on HART services. 

That's less than $2.25 a week!

The Summer Blast Pass is the perfect way for teens to get to summer jobs, the movies, the mall and all of their favorite places.

The pass is now on sale, and may be used on any HART service, excluding Express, HARTPlus, and The TECO Line Streetcar System from May 22 - Aug. 31. Riders 12 and younger must have an adult traveling with them. Proof of age is required at the time of purchase.

Summer Blast Passes are available for purchase at any of the following four HART locations:

• Downtown Tampa: HART at City Hall, 306 E. Jackson St.
• Downtown Tampa: Marion Transit Center, 1211 N. Marion St.
• University Area: University Area Transit Center, 13110 N. 27th St. 
• Ybor City: HART Administrative Offices, 1201 E. 7th Ave.

The Summer Blast Pass is your all-access adventure pass, and provides youth with a way to be green, learn independence, and save money. The purpose of the program is to familiarize ages 18 and under with public transportation, which allows them to travel safely and independently throughout Hillsborough County.

Click here to view the HART Summer Blast Pass flyer.

Visit www.goHART.org for HART fares, maps, and schedules!

Middle and High School Students Ride Free in March!

Free rides for middle and high school students in March!

Are your kids gearing up for Spring Break? More importantly, are YOU prepared? Cold sweats, nightmares, oh the places you’ll take them (on your dime): movies, malls, concerts, theme parks. If only there was a cheap, efficient way to get them around town without a car, and more importantly, YOU.

There is!

Middle and high school students ride FREE on all HART local, MetroRapid, and Flex Services throughout March during the HART Stay-cation promotion! All your kids have to do is show their student ID and they’re jetting around town for FREE!

Here is just a small list of the Tampa attractions that HART serves:

• Busch Gardens – Routes 5, 18, 39
• Adventure Island – Route 5
• Florida Aquarium – Routes 8, 9, 97
• Museum of Science and Industry – Route 6
• GameTime – Routes 5, 8, 9, 12
• Westfield Citrus Park – Route 39
• Westshore Plaza – Routes 15, 30, 45
• University Mall – Routes 12, 45
• Channelside Bay Plaza – Route 8
• Centro Ybor – Routes 8, 9,12
• Tampa Museum of Art – Routes 7,10,14, In-Towner

We know you love your kids, but we also know that you love your free time too. Gain your independence, give them a little, and go HART!

For more information on HART routes, maps, schedules and a Trip Planner, visit www.goHART.org.

The HART Summer Blast Pass is Back!

The Summer Blast Pass has been reduced to $15!

It's time to blast into summer with the HART Summer Blast Pass! For just $25 $15, ages 5-18 receive almost 3 months of unlimited rides on HART services.

That's less than $3.00 a week! 

The Summer Blast Pass is the perfect way for to get to summer jobs, the movies, the mall and all of your child's favorite places.

The pass is now on sale, and may be used on any HART service, excluding HARTPlus and The TECO Line Streetcar System from June 1 - Aug. 31. Riders 12 and younger must have an adult traveling with them. Proof of age is required at the time of purchase.

Summer Blast Passes are available for purchase at any of the following four HART locations:

• Downtown Tampa: HART at City Hall, 306 E. Jackson St.
• Downtown Tampa: Marion Transit Center, 1211 N. Marion St.
• University Area: University Area Transit Center, 13110 N. 27th St. 
• Ybor City: HART Administrative Offices, 1201 E. 7th Ave.

The HART Summer Blast Pass provides youth with a way to be green, learn independence, and save money. The purpose of the program is to familiarize ages 18 and under with public transportation, which allows them to travel safely and independently throughout Hillsborough County.View HART Summer Blast Pass flyer in English and Spanish (.PDF)

For more information about HART, visit www.goHART.org

Middle and High School Students Ride Free All of March!

Take a break this spring!

Are your kids gearing up for Spring Break? More importantly, are YOU prepared? Cold sweats, nightmares at night, oh the places you’ll take them (on your dime): movies, malls, concerts, theme parks.

If only there was a FREE, efficient way to get them around town without a car, and more importantly, YOU.

There is!

Throughout the month of March, middle and high school students ride FREE on all HART Local, In-Town Trolley, and Flex Services! All your child has to do is show their student or HART Youth ID and they’re jetting around town for FREE!

Here is just a small list of the Hillsborough County attractions that HART serves:

• Adventure Island – Route 5
• AMC Regency 20 - Route 37
• AMC Veterans 24 - Route 7
• AMC Westshore  14 - Routes 15, 30, 45, and HARTFlex South Tampa 
• Busch Gardens – Routes 5, 18, and 39
• Centro Ybor – Routes 8, 9, and 12
• Channelside Bay Plaza – Route 8
• Florida Aquarium – Route 9
• GameTime – Routes 8, 9, and 12
• Glazer Children's Museum - Routes 7, 10, 14, 30, and 46
• International Plaza - Route 15 
• Lowry Park Zoo - Routes 41 and 45
• Museum of Science and Industry – Route 6
• Regal Citrus Park - Route 39
• Tampa Bay History Center - Route 8
• Tampa Museum of Art – Route 8
• Tampa Theatre - Routes 4, 6, 8, 19, and 30
• University Mall – Routes 12, and 45
• Westfield Brandon - Routes 8, 31, 37, 46, and HARTFlex Brandon
• Westfield Citrus Park – Route 39
• Westshore Plaza – Routes 15, 30, 45, and HARTFlex South Tampa
• Ybor City State Museum - Routes 5, 8, and 12

We know you love your kids, but we also know that you love your free time too. Gain your independence, give them a little and go HART!

For more information on HART routes, maps, schedules and Trip Planner, visit www.goHART.org.