DART Upcoming Service Change Effective October 25, 2020
Improved Weekend Service in New Castle County
Transit Alerts
DART Schedule for Labor Day, September 7
Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2020 – New this Labor Day, DART offers bus service in New Castle County on Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 13, 15, 33, 40, and 47, using a Saturday schedule, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service. DART’s Beach Bus service and Route 305 Beach Connection will also operate, with complimentary ADA-only service for Paratransit. All other fixed route and paratransit services will not operate.
DART Service Change Effective May 17, 2020 w/ Temporary Adjustments
With the May 17, 2020 Service Change and the opening of the new Wilmington Transit Center, DART increases its current service levels. Specific route schedules can be found at DartFirstState.com or by calling 1-800-652-DART (3278).
DART Institutes Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Further Protect Customers and Bus Operators
Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity.
DART COVID-19 Response: Statewide Reduced Service
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 15, 18, 43 and 301. Learn More…
One Year Later: Celebrating the Launch of DART Pass
DART celebrates the anniversary of the launch of DART Pass, DART’s free mobile fare payment app. With DART Pass, riders can conveniently pay their bus fare from their phones. The app displays a digital pass on the phone’s screen, eliminating the need for a paper ticket or cash. Available on the free DART Transit app, DART Pass is convenient, easy to use and allows for faster boarding, enhancing the customer experience.
DART’s Schedule for Memorial Day, May 27, 2019
Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 – DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Monday, May 27, 2019, with the exception of the Beach Bus services, its related paratransit service, and the Route 305 – Beach Connection. Read for more information.
May 20 Marks Startup of DART’s Daily Beach Bus Service and Opening of Indoor Passenger Facility at Lewes Transit Center
As the busy summer tourism season begins, DART’s daily Beach Bus service will be hitting the streets in full force, serving Rehoboth Beach and more. On Monday, May 20, buses will operate frequently from early morning to late night, 7 days a week, until September 8. All buses are air-conditioned, ADA accessible and equipped with bike racks.
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.
SEPTA Service Interruption at Fairplay Train Station
From Monday, April 8 to Friday, May 31, Amtrak track construction will impact SEPTA southbound train service to Fairplay Train Station at Churchmans Crossing. During this time, SEPTA will not be stopping at the Fairplay Station in the southbound direction. Bus service will be available from the Claymont and Wilmington Stations.
