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    STAY-Cation Program Means Free Rides in March

    March 11, 2015
    In an effort to promote public transportation as a sustainable and affordable source of transportation, HART is offering middle and high school students the opportunity to ride for free during spring break this March.
    Related To: Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART)

    In an effort to promote public transportation as a sustainable and affordable source of transportation, HART is offering middle and high school students the opportunity to ride for free during spring break this March. Although most students are scheduled for spring break from March 9 through March 13, HART will extend the special offer through the entire month of March.    

    Every year as spring break approaches, HART offers FREE service to middle and high school students with valid student ID. The STAY-cation program provides youth 18 and under unlimited bus riding during the month of Hillsborough County School's Spring Break.  

    "The HART STAY-cation program gives younger riders, as well as their parents the key to independence this spring break and the freedom to explore Hillsborough County's hot spots through our exciting program," said HART Chief Executive Officer Katharine Eagan. "Learning to use public transportation is a skill that will serve students well throughout their lives."

    Now students can enjoy their independence, save cash, and "go green" on HART buses!

    The offer is good on HART Local, Limited Express, MetroRapid, In-Town Trolley and HARTFlex services. HART STAY-cation 2015 runs from Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 31.   

    The HART Spring Break STAY-cation program, now in its sixth year, is wildly popular. Last year, area students took close to 50,000 free trips.   
    STAY-cation is ideal for those kids who stay home during spring break allowing them to participate in sports, look for summer jobs, go to movies and concerts, have fun shopping, or simply visit friends and chillax. 
    Parents who usually wind up doubling as taxi drivers for their kids love the HART STAY-cation program too. They can enjoy a break from chauffeuring and paying for gasoline while they leave the safe and reliable driving to HART.