Page was last updated on 11/13/2023.
Originally introduced in 2010, HART has operated its HART Flex van service. This service is mainly designed to serve areas with lower ridership where it may not be worth operating a traditional transit bus through. Flex routes can also, via a phone reservation, deviate into areas where traditional buses may not be able to reach.
HART currently operates two different Flex services throughout Hillsborough County – the east Fletcher Ave corridor, & South County (Ruskin). Previous Flex zones included Brandon, Carrollwood, Town-N-Country, Northdale, & South Tampa (Palma Ceia & mid WestShore, as well as Port Tampa City).
HART Flex flexes for you!
Service Areas
Select the zone name to view the current informational flyer.
South County
Route 571
Serving the following destinations:
- Ruskin
- Publix at Southshore Village
- HCC Southshore Campus
- Amazon Distribution Facility
- Southshore Regional Service Center
- Cypress Village Plaza
- HCA Florida Southshore Hospital
- Sun City Center
- Wimauma
- Publix at Kings Crossing
- Walmart at US 301 & SR 674
- La Estancia Apartments
Route deviations can be requested by calling HART at 813-254-4278 & selecting the Flex option. Reservations can be made between 8:00am & 5:00pm during any day of the week.
East Fletcher
Route 576
Former Fixed Route 33 (east of University)
Serving the following destinations:
- University Area
- University Area Transit Center (U.A.T.C.)
- AdventHealth Tampa
- University of South Florida (USF) Tampa Campus (route does not enter campus)
- Publix at USF
- Lettuce Lake/Hidden River
- Telecom Park
- Hidden River Corporate Park
- Park-N-Ride Lot
Route deviations are not available at this time for this route.
Schedules
All Flex zones operate on an hourly basis. Service span can vary, so please see the route flyers for the most current information.
At this time, the only HART Flex route that is accepting reservations for route deviations is the South County route. All other routes listed are only conducting walk-up service. To utilize walk-up service, simply locate the HART bus stop with the FLEX decal.
Fares
- One-way cash fare: $1.00.
- Discount fare is 50 cents.
- Cash is accepted, as well as Flamingo Fares, contactless bank cards, mobile wallet apps, & Token Transit.
Fleet
HART dedicates a portion of their paratransit fleet for Flex service. These Champion Crusader cutaway vans (utilizing the Chevrolet Express chassis) are equipped with fareboxes & LED head signs in the front & passenger side of the vehicle. Flex vehicles are also equipped with bike racks.
The Global Transit Guidebook 
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