The Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) is proud to announce that almost 25,000 trips were taken on the TECO Line Streetcar during the 2025 NCAA Women’s Final Four weekend. As fans from across the country descended on downtown Tampa for the championship festivities, the streetcar played a vital role in helping people move safely, quickly, and efficiently between key destinations.
Final Four Streetcar Ridership:
- Thursday, April 3, 2025: 3,666
- Friday, April 4, 2025: 5,472
- Saturday, April 5, 2025: 9,071
- Sunday, April 6, 2025: 6,484
HART extended service hours on Thursday and Sunday to meet increased demand, ensuring fans had reliable, late-night access to and from the festivities. Streetcars operated fare-free every 12–15 minutes across the 2.7-mile route connecting downtown Tampa, the Channel District, and historic Ybor City—with convenient access to Amalie Arena, the centerpiece of the Final Four action.
In addition to the Streetcar, Route 1 operated fare-free with service every 15–30 minutes, linking downtown with Tampa Heights and Armature Works. Route 1 is fare-free until January 2026 thanks to the City of Tampa.
“We were thrilled to help showcase Tampa as a vibrant, accessible city during one of the biggest weekends in college sports,” said HART CEO Scott Drainville. “The TECO Line Streetcar provided a smooth and scenic way for thousands of fans to experience all our downtown has to offer.”
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