HRT Celebrates Earth Day with Free Fares, Events
NORFOLK, VA - Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is celebrating Earth Day by offering free rides on all bus, light rail, ferry, and paratransit services on Friday, Apr. 21.
HRT will also be hosting a community clean-up event that day. Volunteers, businesses and community groups are encouraged to sign-up to clean an area bus stop. HRT will provide cleaning supplies. To sign up for the community clean-up, or to learn more about adopting a bus stop or shelter near you, visit www.gohrt.com/earthday.
"Going fare-free to celebrate Earth Day is an opportunity to thank our ridership while encouraging new riders to leave behind their vehicles and try transit," said William Harrell, CEO. “We also hope that citizens will join us for one hour of giving back by taking part in our community clean-up.”
HRT representatives will also be available to answer questions and provide resources about its services and TRAFFIX Commuter Options program at the following Earth Day events:
On the Peninsula:
Earth Day Week
Virginia Living Museum
Saturday, April 22, 2023
11 AM – 3 PM
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News VA 23601
On the Southside:
Earth Day Celebration
Mount Trashmore Park
Saturday, April 22, 2023
11 AM – 3 PM
310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Hampton Roads Transit's Mission is to connect Hampton Roads with transportation solutions that are reliable, safe, efficient and sustainable. For more information on transit services, visit gohrt.com.
Amy B. Jordan
Director, Communications & Business Development
April 4, 2023
757 222-6000, ext. 6523