Tag: DART First State

DART Announces Winners of 20th Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest

DART has announced the winners of its 20th Annual Statewide Transit Poster Contest. Six winners will receive prizes from DART and its Business Partners. Over 100 students from schools and/or after-school programs statewide participated in the contest, showcasing their vision of this year's theme, "Stuff The Bus, 25th Anniversary Logo Challenge!" Students were encouraged to visit our "Stuff The Bus" webpage where they could become more informed about the annual […]

05/10/2022 32

Events

DART Launches Annual Poster Contest

“Stuff The Bus 25th Anniversary Logo Challenge” is the theme for DART’s Annual Poster Contest. Open to school-age children grades 6 through 12, the contest is designed to encourage students to learn more about public transportation and its benefits to the community, as well as the chance to see their artwork featured by DART in various advertisements, promotions, and displays. Every year, DART partners with the Food Bank of Delaware […]

02/16/2022 46

Events

DART Upcoming Service Change to Become Effective March 20th

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) today announces changes to DART Statewide Bus Services that will become effective Sunday, March 20, 2022. After conducting two virtual Public Hearing Workshops and receiving customer feedback DART listened to its customers and the public, and as a result, some changes were made to the original proposal. The following are the approved service changes to be implemented. Modifications to original proposal are designated in italicized […]

02/08/2022 87

Events

DART’s 24th Annual “Stuff The Bus” Food Drive Collected 12 Tons of Food For Delawareans

Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) announced Tuesday that DART's 24th annual "Stuff The Bus" Thanksgiving Food Drive collected 12 tons (24,169 pounds) of food. The week-long food drive took place from November 8 to November 13 at the Safeway in Rehoboth, the Dover Safeway, Walmart in Milford, Rodney Square in Wilmington, and the ShopRite stores at First State Plaza, Brandywine Commons and Four Seasons Shopping Centers. In April, DART held the […]

11/17/2021 39

Entertainment

DART’s Independence Day Holiday Schedule

Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2021 - DART First State services, both fixed route and paratransit, will operate on a regular Sunday schedule, along with the 305 Beach Connection and Beach Bus services. DART's 305 Beach Connection provides a relaxing ride from Wilmington to Rehoboth Beach on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays through September 6. Fares are $2 per zone; the one-way cash fare is $6 from Wilmington and Middletown, $4 from Dover and […]

06/28/2021 36

News

RideShare Delaware, a Program of DART, Announces Name Change and Rebrands as Delaware Commute Solutions (DECS)

RideShare Delaware announces rebranding as Delaware Commute Solutions. The RideShare Delaware program, first introduced in 1997, is rebranding with a new name, logo, and website. Over the years, the program has evolved to provide commute options outside of just ridesharing or carpooling. Since then, the name ‘rideshare’ has also evolved and become synonymous with one segment of ride hailing in the transportation sector. The rebrand to Delaware Commute Solutions (DECS) more accurately represents the program’s essence and offerings to reflect all modes of clean commuting. The overall goal of the program since […]

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