The initiative, which starts on January 5, is funded by parking fees.
Tampa’s Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) announced it will make one of its most popular bus lines free starting on January 5.
“Route 1 serves a vital corridor, connecting downtown Tampa to the University Area, the University of South Florida campus, and the VA Hospital along Florida Avenue, according to a HART press release,” notes Andrew Harlan in That’s So Tampa. The effort is funded by parking revenue.
The agency will also improve service frequency on Route 1 to every 15 to 20 minutes and switch to a paperless, app-based payment system. “It will provide a reliable, cost-free transportation option for thousands of residents, students, and visitors in the Tampa area,” Harlan adds.
FULL STORY: HART’s popular Route 1 bus route will be fare-free in 2025
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HHS Staff Cuts Gut Energy Assistance Program
The full staff of a federal program that distributes heating and cooling assistance for low-income families was laid off, jeopardizing the program’s operations.
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