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SEARCHThe pilot is possible thanks to Tampa City Council allocating $1.65 million in city funds to support free fares and increasing peak service frequency to every 15 minutes.
HART's initiative also includes an additional $150,000 in paratransit services, ensuring that transportation remains accessible to those with disabilities.
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Tampa, Fla.’s Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) announced its most popular route, Route 1, is now fare-free for one year.
The pilot is possible thanks to Tampa City Council allocating $1.65 million in city funds to support free fares and increasing peak service frequency to every 15 minutes.
Route 1, which serves nearly 3,000 daily customers, operates between the University area and downtown Tampa, providing vital transportation services to thousands of residents.
Approximately 32,000 residents and 56,000 jobs within a quarter mile of Route 1.
Notably, 18% of the population in this area does not own a car, more than a quarter live below the poverty line, 14% have a disability, and 64% are minorities.
“We are thrilled to work with the City of Tampa to provide this essential service to the community, which will not only ease the financial burden on our riders but also increase service on the route, supporting those who rely on HART to access jobs, education, and healthcare,” said HART CEO Scott Drainville. “This initiative represents a meaningful step toward making transit more equitable and accessible for all.”
The initiative also includes an additional $150,000 in paratransit services, ensuring that transportation remains accessible to those with disabilities.
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