Hampton Roads Transit

Kids love buses, trains and boats!  Why not take them on a free ride?

Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) is the regional public transportation agency serving the communities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach. HRT provides affordable transit options designed to connect families to jobs, education, healthcare, and recreation.

HRT offers a number of public transit services, including bus routes in all six cities, the Tide Light Rail in Downtown Norfolk, the Elizabeth River Ferry between Downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth, seasonal VB Wave trolley service at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Paratransit in all six cities, the free Base Express at Naval Station Norfolk, and OnDemand Rideshare in multiple cities.

HRT offers FREE rides to all youth age 17 and under with a paid adult and provides the Student Freedom Pass to youth ages 13 to 17 with free, unlimited access to all transit services, allowing them to ride independently. This free pass gives students an opportunity to get to school, extracurricular activities, and after school jobs.

Regular adult fare for daily unlimited riding (check link for pricing) and discounted fare is available to those who qualify. HRT also provides four Free Fare days per year for all riders, on all modes. Free Fare days include Transit Equity Day in February, Earth Day in April, Juneteenth in June, and Election Day in November.

With so many options, families are able connect to nearby restaurants, attractions, hotels, and other destinations. Bicycle storage also offers a convenient way to enhance the recreation experience, with racks on all buses, light rail trains, and ferries.