The City of Hibbing and Arrowhead Transit are thrilled to announce that Arrowhead Transit will be providing the Hibbing Area Transit services starting on Aug. 1. This marks a significant milestone for both the company and the community.
“It is no secret that city leaders and staff endured significant procurement and supply chain issues in operating Hibbing Area Transit during and post the pandemic,” said Mayor Pete Hyduke of the city-run service. “We have jumped a lot of hoops, done our due diligence and exhausted all of our options.”
No bids were received for a third-party operator through two RFP processes within the past year.
“We are thankful to those who have helped us offer uninterrupted services and look forward to passing the baton to Arrowhead Transit come Aug. 1,” Hyduke added. “We are confident they will take good care of our community members and their transportation needs.”
As the largest and fastest-growing city on the Mesabi Iron Range, Hibbing presents an exciting opportunity for Arrowhead Transit to expand its services and further connect the Iron Range communities to vital healthcare, employment, and housing in the region.
Arrowhead Transit aims to foster a smooth transition and build strong connections with the Hibbing community. Arrowhead Transit is committed to developing efficient, high-achieving routes that meet the diverse needs of all consumers—whether they are current users or individuals looking to switch to public transportation.
“We are incredibly excited to bring Arrowhead Transit to Hibbing,” said Sandra Wheelecor, Assistant Director of Operations at Arrowhead Transit. “Our team is dedicated to working closely with the community to create a public transportation system that is both reliable and responsive to the needs of Hibbing’s residents.”
We need your help Hibbing! This unique transition in services will empower you and your neighbors to reach out and discuss current bus stops, businesses to target, and needs from you. The best place to reach our team is arrowheadtransit.com/contact/ or you can call our team directly at 1-800-862-0175.
“We believe that the best way to serve Hibbing is by listening to its residents,” added Wheelecor. “We encourage everyone to join us and be a part of shaping the future of public transportation in Hibbing.”
Arrowhead Transit is excited to embark on this new journey and looks forward to building a strong partnership with the Hibbing community. Together, we can create a public transportation system that is efficient, accessible, and beneficial for all.
“Arrowhead is the largest public transit agency in the state and second in the nation. They know this business,” said Hyduke. “We welcome them to Hibbing and look forward to supporting their efforts in offering uninterrupted, convenient transit services for our residents and visitors.”
For more information about Arrowhead Transit and the "Hello Hibbing" campaign, please visit arrowheadtransit.com/popular-destinations/cities/hibbing/ or follow us on social media @ArrowheadTransit.