Hibbing Area Transit is the primary provider of mass transportation in Hibbing, Minnesota with one route serving the region. As of 2019, the system provided 53,890 rides over 9,382 annual vehicle revenue hours with 1 buses and 2 paratransit vehicles.[1] Service hours have been expanded in recent years, as part of a state statute which requires MnDOT to provide greater funding to rural transit systems. Based on the population of the city, the city could support 12 hours of transit service on weekdays and 9 hours of service on weekends according to MnDOT.[2]

Hibbing Area Transit
Headquarters401 East 21st Street
LocaleHibbing, Minnesota
Service areaSt. Louis County, Minnesota
Service typeBus service, paratransit
Routes1
Fleet1 bus
Annual ridership53,890 (2019)
WebsiteHibbing Area Transit

Service

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Hibbing Area Transit operates one bus route around Hibbing that operates with deviated service, making only three regular stops. Hours of operation for the system are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M., Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. and weekends from 9:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.[3] Demand-response services have extended hours. Regular fares are $2.00.[4]

Fixed route ridership

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The ridership statistics shown here are of fixed route services only and do not include demand response services.[5]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Hibbing Area Transit Agency Profile" (PDF). Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Kelly Grinsteinner (July 2, 2017). "City's bus contract expands, as does service". Mesabi Tribune. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  3. ^ "Transit Map". Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  4. ^ "Hibbing Area Transit Main Page". Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  5. ^ "The National Transit Database (NTD)". Retrieved October 5, 2023.
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