Daily or monthly HART bus passes for income eligible Hillsborough County residents

If you travel within 3/4 of a mile from a HART bus route, and are able to ride HART, but can't afford a bus pass you may qualify for a daily or monthly bus pass from Sunshine Line. HARTPlus riders may also qualify for passes.

Eligibility

  • Travel within 3/4 of a mile from a HART bus route
  • Have the following qualifications:
    • Are low-income
    • Have no other means of transportation

Things to consider

  • You can use passes to ride any local HART route for an unlimited number of rides for the day or month
  • You must request passes at least five days in advance of your trip(s)
  • Daily & HARTPlus passes will be mailed
  • Monthly passes will be loaded to Flamingo Fare cards
  • Discount fare riders must obtain a Discount Flamingo ID Card from HART before monthly passes can be issued

How to

  1. To apply, call (813) 272-7272 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
  2. You'll need to provide the following:
  • Name
  • Address and telephone number
  • Social Security number
  • Date of birth
  • Disability
  • Household income

You will then be advised which service to apply for and how to complete an application.

Transportation Disadvantaged Program (TDP) bus pass applications

Call Sunshine Line at (813) 272-7272 to determine which program to apply for.

Income declaration

Income supplemental form

Get help

Department: Sunshine Line
Email: sunshinelineinfo@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-7272

Last Modified: 12/18/2025, 7:57:22 PM

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