DART kicks off 2015 Resort Transit bus service
Delaware Transit Corporation Chief Executive Officer, John Sisson, along with beach area officials and transportation partners, kicked-off the start of the 2015 Resort Transit bus service May 21 at the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. DART's Resort Transit service helps alleviate traffic congestion on Route 1 and local roads, reduces parking issues, and provides a low-cost transportation solution for easier access around the beach areas.
Resort Transit operates seven bus routes, seven days a week from approximately 7 a.m. to 1 a.m., serving Rehoboth Beach and the Boardwalk, Lewes, Long Neck, Georgetown, Dewey Beach, Bethany Beach, South Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, and Ocean City, Md. All buses are air-conditioned, ADA accessible and equipped with bike racks. The seasonal bus service operates through September 13.
Sisson stated, "We're proud to provide a much-needed service in the beach communities of Delaware, and look forward to another successful season."
Visitors and residents are encouraged to use DART's Park & Ride lot located off Route 1 on Shuttle Road, just north of the entrance to Rehoboth Avenue. The parking rate is $8 per day, and up to four occupants of the vehicle receive a free, unlimited ride daily bus pass. For customers not using the Park & Ride, boarding at any of the marked bus stops, the cost is a $1.75 per trip or $3.70 for a daily pass.
DART's Route 305, Beach Connection, began service May 22, providing bus service from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach Friday nights, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through September 7. Route 305 stops include Wilmington Train Station, Christiana Mall, Smyrna Rest Stop, Scarborough Park & Ride lot in Dover, Super Walmart in Milford, and the Rehoboth Park & Ride.
The Beach Connection is a comfortable motor coach that offers 45 seats, two wheelchair positions, along with under coach storage compartments for beach gear and luggage. The one-way cash fares are $11.50 from Wilmington and $6.90 from Dover. Riders are encouraged to buy a 4/5-Zone pass for $19.20, which can also be used on all the Resort Transit routes, once at the Park & Ride.
The Delaware Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation, operates DART First State. For information on fixed route bus services statewide, call 1-800-652-DART or go to www.DartFirstState.com.
