HART CEO suspended by board of directors after independent investigation into agency management
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors voted unanimously Monday to suspend CEO Adelee Le Grand after hearing the results of an independent investigation into her management of the agency.
HART board of directors will wait for independent investigation before deciding fate agency's CEO
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority's board of directors decided Monday to put off voting on the fate of the agency's embattled CEO until after it sees the results of an independent investigation.
Software created to solve Tampa public transit problem helps other agencies in California, France
A University of South Florida researcher Sean Barbeau created software to help transit agencies share better real-time arrivals, and it’s helped the Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART) for nine years through the OneBusAway app.
Man convicted of killing HART bus driver sentenced to life in prison
The man convicted of killing a HART bus driver three years ago was sentenced to life in prison in court Wednesday.
Past, present and future: Streetcar remains a staple in Tampa’s identity
If you want to get to Ybor City or to the new Water Street District, an automobile isn't the only way to go. There are HART's TECO Line streetcars, which are a common sight in downtown Tampa with a history in the city that dates back to 1885.
HART administrators get raises, union workers left out after transportation tax decision
Hundreds of bus drivers in Hillsborough County are furious over promised pay raises that never came, while some of their superiors got five-digit increases.
Tampa's first autonomous shuttle begins operating in downtown area
It’s new, high-tech and it almost seems like something out of a futuristic movie. Tampa’s new HART autonomous vehicles launched for the first time Monday, and they may very well be the way of the future in the downtown area.
HART's driverless shuttle hits the road in downtown Tampa
Hillsborough Area Regional Transit launched Tampa’s first-ever autonomous vehicle downtown Friday – the free shuttle connects the TECO line streetcar and Marion Transit Center along North Marion Street.
HART bus driver hurt after rock hits bus window
A HART bus operator was taken to the hospital Tuesday after a projectile – believed to be a rock – struck the windshield on the driver’s side.
Interim HART CEO under investigation following complaint of 'bullying' behavior
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority Board of Directors voted unanimously to begin the process of investigating interim CEO Carolyn House Stewart after receiving an anonymous complaint from an employee alleging violations of board policy.
Prosecutors won't seek death penalty for man accused of murdering HART bus driver
Citing a diagnosis of mental illness for murder defendant Justin McGriff, Hillsborough Assistant State Prosecutor Ron Gale surprised the court at an otherwise routine hearing by announcing that the state is taking the death penalty off the table.
More HART employees test positive for COVID-19, bringing total to 22
Five more HART drivers have tested positive for the coronavirus, the company announced Thursday.
11th HART employee tests positive for coronavirus
HART bus officials announced Wednesday another one of their employees tested positive for the novel coronavirus, saying it was one of their bus drivers.
HART agrees to $40K settlement to remove embattled CEO
A settlement approved by the Hillsborough Area Regional Transportation Authority (HART) board Monday morning was another step to remove CEO Ben Limmer from his position.
HART votes to fire CEO after report details expense violations
At an emergency meeting, Hillsborough’s transit agency voted to fire their CEO after investigators determined that he used agency money for personal expenses.
HART will reserve one seat on each bus in memory of Rosa Parks for Black History Month
Throughout the month of February, there will be one seat on each HART bus that no one can use. That’s because that one will be reserved in honor of Rosa Parks.
From personal coffee pods to a five-star stay, report details board policy violations by HART CEO
An independent investigation by an outside law firm has found that HART CEO Ben Limmer violated at least eight board policies, according to a memo obtained by FOX 13.
HART bus driver attacked with mace and box cutter
According to Tampa police, the driver was assaulted aboard a bus at East Waters Ave and North 9th Street, suffering multiple cuts to the leg.
HART bus driver shows kindness beyond driver's seat
Sometimes the smallest gesture can make a world of difference, as a HART bus driver recently found out.