Press Releases

​Advance Transit expanded service hours starting September 11, 2023, adding later weekday evening and new Saturday service to improve accessibility and meet community needs.

Advance Transit celebrates 40 years of fare-free service in the Upper Valley with a community event on June 22, featuring bus tours, crafts, and a look at their sustainable transit future.

Advance Transit was honored as the 2023 Community Business of the Year by Vermont’s Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce for its 40 years of fare-free service and community impact.

Advance Transit launched new rider resources—including educational videos and brochures—to make public transit more accessible and reduce usage barriers.

​Advance Transit launched the Pink Route in August 2024, offering express service between Hanover and Lot 9, plus local trips to Centerra Park. The route aims to ease congestion and improve access to key destinations.

Advance Transit launched electric buses in March 2023, cutting emissions and noise while supporting Vermont’s clean energy and transit sustainability goals. 

Advance Transit renamed its facility to honor Van Chesnut, retiring after 35 years leading fare-free, sustainable transit growth in the Upper Valley.

Beginning Thursday, January 5, AT’s Blue, Orange, Brown, Green, and Dartmouth/Hanover Shuttle routes will serve the Parkhurst stop on North Main Street instead of McNutt Hall.

The Hanover Inn stop on East Wheelock street will be closed beginning January 3, 2023 due to the renovation of the Hopkins Center.

​Advance Transit expanded service hours starting September 11, 2023, adding later weekday evening and new Saturday service to improve accessibility and meet community needs.