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DART Announces Service Changes after Public Hearing Workshops
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public, and as a result, changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules will be available online and on buses in early May. The approved service…
Read MoreDART limiting number of passengers on buses to ensure social distancing
DART will institute additional safety measures to ensure social distancing on all of its buses in response to the coronavirus pandemic in Delaware. As of Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear…
Read MoreDART Reducing Transit Operations Beginning March 18
Due to the presence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Delaware, business closures, reductions in staffing and lower ridership levels, effective Wednesday, March 18, DART public transit services will operate on the following reduced service schedule until further notice. On weekdays, regular fixed route services will operate on a Saturday service schedule statewide, with additional service on Routes…
Read MoreDART Service Changes Take Effect December 15, 2019
After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. New schedules are available online at DartFirstState.com , on buses, and anywhere schedules are displayed. Schedule…
Read MoreNO DART Service on Thanksgiving Day, Regular Service on Black Friday
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019 – DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a Sunday schedule, Thanksgiving Day. DART’s Transportation Store at the Wilmington Station will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. Train passengers are encouraged to purchase their train fares in advance. …
Read MoreDART Offering Free Rides for Vets on Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, DART is offering free rides to Veterans on all Statewide bus services. Veterans displaying a Veteran’s ID card (this would also cover spouses and partners) or DD 214 can ride for free on all DART bus services all day. “The military is such an integral part of the community…
Read MoreDART Launches 22nd Annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive
DART announced their 22nd year of partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware for the annual “Stuff The Bus” Thanksgiving Food Drive, with a goal of collecting 20 tons of non-perishable food for Delawareans in need. “Stuff The Bus” will be collecting food at seven sites throughout the State. The site locations, collection dates, and…
Read MoreSussex County Council Gets Update from Buffers & Wetlands Working Group
It’s been two weeks since the last meeting of the Sussex County Council. This week the Council was updated by the working group on Buffers and Wetlands, which has met nine times since February. They are looking to update the county code when it comes to buffers, wetlands and resource protection. The working group, which…
Read MoreDART Beach Bus – Popular Way to Reach the DE Beach Towns
Ridership on the DART Beach Bus hit record highs over the Memorial Day weekend. In its first week of operation officials say ridership increased 37% compared to 2018 with over 10,900 trips taken. The 201-Red Line – which travels between the Lewes Transit Center, Rehoboth Park & Ride and Rehoboth Boardwalk contributed to 84% of…
Read MoreDART Service Changes Starting in mid-May
DART Service Change Approved for May 19, 2019 After statewide Public Hearing Workshops, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to the original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. Please visit DartFirstState.com for Accessible Schedules for…
Read MoreDART Offers Free Carpool Program
Delaware Area Regional Transit (DART) will offer a free carpool program known as “Rideshare Delaware.” The program will be offered to anyone working living or attending higher education in the state. The program has a database of more than ten-thousand members. To sign up for Rideshare Delaware, you can download it’s app, which is available…
Read MoreDART Holiday Schedule Statewide
Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, 2018 and New Year’s Eve, Monday, December 31, 2018 – DART paratransit service will operate regular weekday service. DART bus routes in New Castle County will operate on a Saturday schedule. Routes not normally operating on Saturdays will not run, with the exception of Routes 18, 20, 45, 47, 52, and…
Read MoreDART’s Approved Service Changes for December 9, 2018
After several Community Conversations and Public Hearings, DART listened to its riders and the public; as a result changes were made to our original proposal. The “Bold type” indicates a change from or an addition to the original proposal based on public comments. Please visit DartFirstState.com for Accessible Schedules for your easy reference. Sussex County…
Read MoreDART Driver Charged with Unlawful Sexual Contact
A DART paratransit bus driver is facing charges from Milford Police who say he tried to force two people to touch him inappropriately in February. Police say in a statement released on Tuesday that 57 year old Joseph Spruill of Georgetown was arrested following an investigation into an alleged incident that happened on a DART para-transit bus…
Read MoreDART Statewide Bus Services Go Effect Sunday & Monday
Changes to DART Statewide Bus Services become effective on Sunday. The new schedules are available. Most routes have minor schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance and connections. New Inter-county Route 307 will begin weekday service between Lewes, Milford and Dover; New Route 210 will provide a circulator service in Milford making connections easier to Inter-county…
Read MoreWeekend Beach Bus Service from Lewes to Rehoboth Begins this Weekend!
DART’s Beach Bus service is starting early this season! The 201 Red Line and the 204 Yellow Line will provide weekend bus service for the first three weekends in May starting on Saturday, May 5. Bus service will be available in the areas of downtown Lewes, the Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal and along the…
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