PETERSBURG, Va. — Petersburg Area Transit (PAT) has implemented major changes to better serve the community, including extended hours, increased route frequency and new night service.
The transit system expanded its operating hours significantly. Previously, the last bus departed at 5:15 p.m., but now service continues until 9:15 p.m., according to Michael Edwards with PAT.
“It’s awesome. It should be able to help get a lot of people around,” one rider said. “You know, it’s hard to get around the cities to city. You’ve got Hopewell to Chester to Richmond, so it’s awesome to me, man. I’m glad they’re doing it.”…