DART Resumes Full Bus Service Levels, Front Door Boardings and Fare Collection on Monday, June 1

DART will resume full-service levels starting Monday, June 1.  Front door boardings and fare collection will also be reinstated.  Implementation of Beach Bus services, which include Routes 203 (Lewes to Dewey), 208 (Rehoboth to Ocean City, MD), 305 (Wilmington to Rehoboth), and increased frequencies and hours on the year-round Sussex routes is postponed.  

To promote the use of contactless, cashless fare payments using the DART Pass mobile payment app, DART is offering further discounts on Daily, 7-Day and 30-Day passes on the app.  For customers not using the app, DARTCard and Pass Sales will resume at the following DART locations:  Wilmington Transit Center, Amtrak Station, DART Administration Buildings in Wilmington and Dover, 718 N. Market Street in Wilmington, Rehoboth Park & Ride, and Lewes Transit Center.  See Ticket Sales for other locations.

Paratransit fares will be charged; however, there will be no cash or tickets accepted or handled by the Operator.  Customers are encouraged to use DART Pass to pay their fare.  Those choosing not to use the fare payment app will be billed for their trips.  

General Information

Please use public transit for essential trips only. When you need to get to work, to the grocery store or pharmacy, or to other critical destinations, we're here for you. Please wear a mask while riding the bus to protect yourself and others. If your trip isn't essential, please stay home and leave the seat for a healthcare worker or someone who needs critical access. If you're sick, please do not take public transit. Thank you

DART is limiting the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity.

To protect yourself and others from exposure to the COVID-19 virus, please practice social distancing when riding DART bus services, Fixed Route and Paratransit. Please do not use DART bus services if you are sick.

All DART buses have and continue to be thoroughly disinfected with vital oxide antimicrobial spraying solution and we are thoroughly cleaning areas of frequent contact to keep our buses as clean as possible. Our operators are provided with face masks, gloves and hand sanitizer for their personal use.

Our public facilities and lobbies are continually being disinfected including counters, public seating, and door handles.

The safety and well-being of our customers and employees is our top priority. We know the importance of connecting people to their destinations, safely, and efficiently. We are closely monitoring this rapidly evolving situation through Delaware's Division of Public Health and the CDC to ensure that we have the most up-to-date information to guide our operations.

 *MAY SERVICE CHANGE – see specific route schedules for details

New Castle County

Schedule times have been adjusted on some routes to improve on-time performance and connections.

The Wilmington Transit Center (WTC), located at Front and Walnut Sts. will be opening as the new transfer location for most bus routes in downtown Wilmington.  The following routes will serve WTC:

Inside - 2, 5, 6, 11, 20, 31, 33, 35, 40, 52, and 305 (all routes will begin/end at WTC)

Outside on Walnut Street - 10, 13, 14, 16, 18, 25, 28, 45, 47, new 47X, 54, 55 and 301.

 ·         Downtown Routing Changes for Wilmington Transit Center - Routes 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 25, 28, 31, 33, 35, 40, 47, 48, 52, 54, 55, 301 and 305 maps

·         Wilmington Transit Center layout

Routes 2, 5, 6, 11, 18 (one-way into Wilmington), 20, 31, 33, 35, 40 and 52 will serve the Amtrak Station bus stop as a drop off ONLY.  

The following have routing changes: Routes 5, 10, 18, 28, 33, 40, 43, 45, 48, 54, 55 and 301.

Holiday Service:  New Holiday Service will be offered on Bus Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 13, 15, 33, 40, and 47 on Independence Day, and Labor Day, using a Saturday schedule, with Paratransit operating complimentary ADA-only service.

Kent County

Schedule times have been adjusted on some routes to improve on-time performance and connections; routing change on Route 101

Sussex County

Schedule times have been adjusted on some routes to improve on-time performance and connections.

Intercounty

Schedule times have been adjusted on some routes to improve on-time performance and connections; routing changes on Routes 301 and 307.

DART is limiting the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings are through the rear door with no fare collection.  Riders needing boarding assistance may continue boarding through the front door.  Riders must wear face coverings when riding any DART bus, fixed route or paratransit.  Those not wearing face coverings will not be allowed to board the bus or train.  Children 12 years and under are not required to wear a face covering nor are individuals who are unable to wear a face covering due to a medical condition; children ages 2 and under must not wear them.