DART shakes up schedule for July 4th; see changes for Independence Day

DART has announced its Fourth of July schedule.

With thousands of First Staters traveling next Friday, DART has released its transportation schedule for Independence Day.

Riders in New Castle and Sussex counties can expect modified services as the transit agency adjusts operations for the holiday.

In New Castle County, bus service will be available on select routes — 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 13, 15, 33, 40, and 64 — with all running on a Sunday schedule.

Paratransit service in the county will operate ADA-only service free of charge.

In Sussex County, the Beach Bus routes and Route 305 will be in service for holiday travelers.

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Similar to New Castle County, Sussex Paratransit will offer complimentary ADA-only rides. All other DART fixed-route and paratransit services will be suspended for the day.

Riders are encouraged to use the free DART Transit app to plan trips, check bus locations in real-time, and view stop information.

The DART Pass app also offers contactless fare payment options for added convenience.

Additionally, SEPTA’s Wilmington/Newark Line will operate on a holiday schedule. Passengers can view the specific schedule on SEPTA’s website.

For more information and schedules, click here.

Jarek Rutz

Raised in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, Jarek earned a B.A. in journalism and a B.A. in political science from Temple University in 2021. After running CNN’s Michael Smerconish’s YouTube channel, Jarek became a reporter for the Bucks County Herald before joining Delaware LIVE News.

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