HART service change proposals for 2008 – first revision

HART has recently revised its proposals for service adjustments for next year, based on public input. Because South Tampa services matter the most to me, I will first highlight those changes. According to the HART website, changes/eliminations to Route 89 are no longer being considered. Why? It’s quite obvious really…the handful of low income patronsContinueContinue reading “HART service change proposals for 2008 – first revision”

HART to make sweeping changes in the fall

Since I began using the HART system in the fall of 2006, I have never seen any fare and service change that would be on such a grand scale. Well people, sweeping changes are coming… According to HART’s website, such changes will include increasing the base fare for regular bus service by 25 cents toContinueContinue reading “HART to make sweeping changes in the fall”

HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?

A few days ago, I noticed that HART’s route 89 connector was utilizing a minibus such as this. I thought at first, is this a joke? No, it seems to be a permanent change for the route. Why? Gas prices? Perhaps, why would HART need to continue running a 30ft Gillig bus on this route?ContinueContinue reading “HART Route 89…minibus? You’ve got to be kidding me?”

HART makes strides to create a better commute

If you haven’t rode in a HART bus lately, then you’ll notice some significant changes. First off, you’ll notice that all the busses are equipped with audio and video surveillence. In this way, your overall safety on the bus has been increased (and those misbehaving people won’t be able to get away with their crimesContinueContinue reading “HART makes strides to create a better commute”