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On Friday, June 19, 2026, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit (buses, light rail, ferry, paratransit and OnDemand ridesharing).
Hampton Roads Transit bus, light rail, Naval Station Norfolk Base Express, ridesharing services, and paratransit will operate on their Saturday schedules. The Elizabeth River Ferry will continue operating on its regular weekday schedule. Transit center information booths and public access to all administrative facilities (ID badge, Lost & Found, etc.) will be closed. HRT’s Customer Service Call Center will be available from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia, the 50th anniversary of Harborfest, and the High Street Festival in Portsmouth.
In support of the festivities for the Norfolk Harborfest, Hampton Roads Transit will provide enhanced service for the Elizabeth River Ferry and The Tide light rail.
The Tide will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, and Saturday evening, June 20.
The Elizabeth River Ferry will be running more frequent service on Friday evening, June 19, Saturday, June 20, and Sunday, June 21.
On Friday, June 19, Hampton Roads Transit will commemorate the federal holiday, Juneteenth, by offering free fares on all modes of transit Additionally, on Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21, in partnership with the City of Norfolk, free travel will be available on The Tide light rail and the Elizabeth River Ferry for Sail250 Virginia
Starting at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 18, and ending around 11:00 PM on Sunday, June 21, 2026, the Routes 6, 8, 45, and 961 will be unable to service the Waterside Loop (Waterside, Civic Plaza Station, MacArthur Station, Bank & Plume) during this event. Customers will have to board and disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center located at 434 Saint Pauls Blvd.
Due to the Norfolk Corporate 5K, from 6:00 PM until approximately 9:00 PM, the Routes 6, 8, 45, and 961 will detour. These routes will not service the MacArthur Light Rail Station, Waterside, or the Civic Plaza Light Rail Station. Customers are advised to board/disembark at the Downtown Norfolk Transit Center. Customers are also advised to expect minor delays with The Tide light rail due to congestion.
Stops Missed
0003 SAINT PAULS & CHARLOTTE
0006 SAINT PAULS & PLUME
0008 WATERSIDE & COMMERCIAL
5636 BOUSH & BROOKE
6094 BANK & PLUME
6052 CITY HALL & BANK
From Monday, June 1, until further notice, the Route 961 from Norfolk to Hampton will detour due to construction on I-64 on ramp by Granby St. Buses will use the 4th View St. on-ramp. No stops will be missed but customers should expect delays.