For ease of travel, please see below:

Route #2 Northbound/Southbound: Regular route to Eastern Parkway and Hahn
Coach stops missed: From Hahn Avenue to 5th and Jefferson
Next nearest stop: Preston and Eastern Parkway or 1st at Liberty Street

Route #4 Northbound via 3rd Street: From 3rd Street at Woodlawn Ave
Coach stops missed: From 3rd St and I-264 to 5th and Jefferson
Next nearest stop: 2nd at Chestnut or 3rd and Southern Heights

Route #4 Southbound: From 1st Street and Broadway
Coach stops missed: From 6th and Jefferson to 3rd and I-264
Next nearest stop: 2nd at Chestnut or 3rd and Kenwood Dr.

Route #6 Northbound: From New Cut Road and Palatka Road
Coach stops missed: From New Cut and Palatka to Bluegrass and Taylor
Next nearest stop: New Cut and Third Street Road or 1st at Broadway

Route #6 Southbound: From 1st at Broadway
Coach stops missed: From 6th and Jefferson to Palatka
Next nearest stop: New Cut and Palatka or 1st at Broadway

Route #10 Southbound/Northbound
Coach stops missed: All stops from 15th at Broadway to 2nd at Market
Next nearest stop: Dixie at Broadway and 2nd Street (Liberty to Broadway)

Route #12 Northbound: From 12th and Garland Avenue
Coach stops missed: From 12th and Breckenridge to 19th and Rowan
Next nearest stop: 12th and Garland or 19th and Duncan

Route #12 Southbound: Regular route to Rowan Street
Coach stops missed: From 19th and Rowan to 12th and Breckenridge
Next nearest stop: 19th and Rowan or 12th and Garland

Route #15 Eastbound: From Market Street and 21st Street (Dr. W. J. Hodge)
Coach stops missed: From 22nd and Market to Campbell at Market
Next nearest stop: 21st and Market, 8th and Market, or Floyd and Market

Route #15 Westbound: Regular route to Main Street and Shelby Street
Coach stops missed: From Main and Shelby to 21st and Market
Next nearest stop: Main and Hancock, 6th and Jefferson, or 22nd and Market

Route #40 Eastbound: From 16th at Broadway
Coach stops missed: From 8th to 1st at Liberty Street
Next nearest stop: Brook at Liberty and 16th at Broadway

Route #40 Westbound: From Jefferson Street and Preston Street
Coach stops missed: From Jefferson at Preston to 8th and Jefferson
Next nearest stop: 16th at Broadway and Preston at Jefferson

Route #19 Eastbound: From Chestnut Street and 21st Street (Dr. W. J. Hodge)
Coach stops missed: From 21st and Chestnut to 1st and Chestnut
Next nearest stop: 22nd at Chestnut or 1st at Chestnut

Route #19 Westbound: Regular route to Muhammad Ali and Preston
Coach stops missed: From Preston at Ali to 16th at Ali
Next nearest stop: Preston and Ali or 18th at Ali

Route #21 Eastbound: From Chestnut Street and 21st Street (Dr. W. J. Hodge)
Coach stops missed: From 20th and Chestnut to 1st at Chestnut
Next nearest stop: 21st and Chestnut or Brook at Chestnut

Route #21 Westbound: Continue regular route to Muhammad Ali Blvd and Preston
Coach stops missed: From Preston at Ali to 21st and Ali
Next nearest stop: Jackson at Ali or 22nd and Ali

Route #23 Eastbound: From 21st and Broadway
Coach stops missed: From 21st and Broadway to 2nd at Broadway
Next nearest stop: 20th and Broadway or 1st at Broadway

Route #23 Westbound: From Broadway and Brook Street
Coach stops missed: From 1st at Broadway to 21st and Broadway
Next nearest stop: Floyd at Broadway or 22nd and Broadway

Route #25 Eastbound: From Oak and 9th Street
Coach stops missed: From Oak and 8th to Oak and Floyd
Next nearest stop: 9th and Oak or Preston at Oak

Route #25 Westbound: From East St. Catherine and Floyd
Coach stops missed: From 1st to 9th at Oak
Next nearest stop: Jackson at St. Catherine or 10th and Oak

Route #27 Eastbound: From 7th and Hill
Coach stops missed: From 5th at Hill to Brook at Hill
Next nearest stop: 7th and Hill or Floyd and Hill

Route #27 Westbound: From Hill and Floyd
Coach stops missed: From Hill and Floyd to 7th and Hill
Next nearest stop: Shelby and Hill or 9th and Hill

Route #28 Northbound/Southbound: From 1st at Jefferson
Coach stops missed: From 2nd at Jefferson to 6th at Jefferson, and 6th at Market to Preston at Liberty
Next nearest stop: Jackson at Liberty or Preston at Ali

Route #29 Eastbound: From Winkler and Algonquin
Coach stops missed: From 6th at Winkler to Crittenden and Eastern Parkway
Next nearest stop: Winkler and Algonquin or Eastern Parkway and Bradley

Route #29 Westbound: From Eastern Parkway and Crittenden
Coach stops missed: From Eastern Parkway and Crittenden to Taylor and Berry
Next nearest stop: Eastern Parkway and Bradley or Taylor and Lentz

Route #31 Westbound/Eastbound: From Main at Shelby
Coach stops missed: From Clay at Main to 4th at Broadway to 5th and Market
Next nearest stop: Liberty and 1st or Jackson at Market

Route #43 Northbound: From Broadway and Brook
Coach stops missed: From 2nd at Broadway to 22nd and Portland
Next nearest stop: Floyd at Broadway or 23rd and Portland

Route #43 Southbound: From 19th at Rowan
Coach stops missed: From 19th at Main to 1st at Jefferson
Next nearest stop: 1st at Liberty or 19th at Rowan

Route #71 Westbound: From Court and Spring
Coach stops missed: From Court and Kentucky to 4th and Jefferson, and from 10th and Jefferson to 15th and Rowan
Next nearest stop: Court and Spring, Brook and Liberty, or 22nd and Portland

Route #71 Eastbound: From Bank and Rowan
Coach stops missed: From Bank and Rowan to 9th and Market, and from Liberty and 5th to 1st and Liberty
Next nearest stop: 22nd and Bank, 22nd and Portland, or Brook and Liberty

Route #72 Southbound: From Court and Spring
Coach stops missed: From 2nd at Jefferson to Liberty at Roy Wilkins Avenue
Next nearest stop: Court and Spring or 16th at Broadway

Route #72 Northbound: From 20th Street
Coach stops missed: From Liberty and Roy Wilkins to Court Ave
Next nearest stop: 5th and Jefferson or Court and Spring

The post #RiderAlert: Detours for Routes #2, #4, #6, #10, #12, #15, #19 #21, #23, #25, #27, #28, #29, #31, #40 #43 Saturday, April 25 6:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. appeared first on TARC.

For ease of travel, please see below:

Route #2 NORTHBOUND– From 2^nd Street & Kentucky Street

Coach Stops Missed: All stops North of Kentucky Street to 5^th & Chestnut

Next nearest stop: 4^th @ Oak Street respectively and 5^th & Muhammad Ali Blvd

Route #2 SOUTHBOUND– From 1st Street & Chestnut Street

Coach Stops Missed: All stops on 1^st Street South of Muhammad Ali Blvd to Oak Street

Next nearest Stop: 1^st Street @ Muhammad Ali Blvd and 1^st @ St Catherine

Route #4 NORTHBOUND– From 4th Street & Oak Street

Coach Stops Missed: All stops North of Oak Street to 5^th & Chestnut

Next nearest stop: 4^th @ Oak Street respectively and 5^th & Muhammad Ali Blvd

Rute #4 SOUTHBOUND– From 6^th Street & Chestnut Street

Coach Stops Missed: All stops on 6^th Street South of Muhammad Ali Blvd to 4^th Breckinridge Street

Next nearest Stop: 6^th Street @ Muhammad Ali and 6^th Street and 4^th at Oak Street

Route #6 SOUTHBOUND- From 6^th Street & Chestnut Street

Coach Stops Missed: All stops on 6^th Street South of Chestnut Street to 6th Breckinridge Street/4^th Breckinridge Street

Next nearest Stop: 6^th Street @ Muhammad Ali and 6^th Street @ Kentucky between Breckinridge and Kentucky Street

Route #6 NORTHBOUND- From 7th Street & Ormsby Avenue

Coach Stops Missed: All stops North of Oak Street to 5^th & Chestnut

Next nearest stop: 2^nd, 4^th, and 7^th Streets @ Oak Street respectively and 5^th & Muhammad Ali Blvd

Route #10 NORTHBOUND- From 12^th Street & Broadway

Coach stops missed: 10^th Broadway

Next nearest stop: 18^th Broadway/ 9^th at Chestnut Street

Route #10 SOUTHBOUND – From 9^th Street & Muhammad Ali

Coach stops missed: 10^th Broadway

Next nearest stop: 6^th & Jefferson Street/18^th Broadway

Route #40 EASTBOUND – From 8^th and Jefferson Street stay on regular route

Coach stops missed: none

Next nearest stop: no coach stops missed

Route #21 EASTBOUND– From Chestnut Street & Shelby Street

Coach stops missed: On Broadway between Campbell and Barret and on Barret between Broadway and Highland Ave.

Next nearest stop: Chestnut @ Wenzel or Barret @ Breckenridge

Route #21 WESTBOUND – From Barret Avenue & Highland Avenue

Coach stops missed: On Barrett between Highland and Broadway and on Broadway between Barrett and Campbell

Next nearest stop: Barret @ Breckenridge or Wenzel @ Ali

Route #23 EASTBOUND- From Broadway and 12^th Street

Coach stops missed: On Broadway between Baxter and 12^th Street

Next nearest stop: Broadway @ 13th or Baxter @ Breckenridge

Route #23 WESTBOUND- From Baxter Avenue & Broadway

Coach stops missed: On Broadway between Baxter and 12^th Street

Next nearest stop: Broadway @ 13th or Baxter @ Breckenridge

Route #28 NORTHBOUND– From Jackson Street and East St Catherine Street

Coach stops missed: On Jackson Street between East St. Catherine and Jefferson Street

Next nearest stop: Jackson at Oak Street and 1^st at Jefferson Street

Route #28 SOUTHBOUND– From Preston Street & Muhammad Ali

Coach stops missed: On Preston Street between Muhammad Ali Blvd. and Oak Street

Next nearest stop: On Preston at Liberty Street and Preston at Oak Street

Route #31- WESTBOUND -From Muhammad Ali & 1^st Street

Coach stops missed: On 3^rd Street between Ali and Broadway and Broadway between 3^rd and 5^th street

Next nearest stop: Muhammad Ali and 1^st street or Chestnut at 5^th street

Route #43 NORTHBOUND– From Logan Street and Breckinridge Street

Coach stops missed: On Broadway between Campbell and 2^nd and 2^nd street from Broadway to Ali

Next nearest stop: Logan at Breckenridge or 5^th at Jefferson Street

Route #43 SOUTHBOUND -From 1^st Street & Chestnut Street

Coach stops missed: On 1^st between Chestnut and St. Catherine Street

Next nearest stop: 1^st at Ali or 1^st Oak Street

The post #RiderAlert: Detours for Routes #2, #4, #6, #10, #21, #23, #28, #31, #40, #43 Sunday, April 26 appeared first on TARC.

To get people home as quickly as possible, five Post-Thunder Boarding Stops have been designated within downtown Louisville—most within blocks of the waterfront. These stops will be available for passengers to board immediately following the event and will be the only downtown boarding options (please see the below map). 

“Providing accessible, worry-free transportation for downtown events is a priority for TARC,” said Executive Director Ozzy Gibson. “Our goal is to make your Thunder Over Louisville traveling experience easy and stress free this year; just hop on the bus, our TARC team will take care of the rest.”

An additional 50 buses will also be added to Saturday’s service to improve frequency of buses on the street and better serve the expected increase of passengers to the event. 

Passengers traveling on TARC to and from Southern Indiana are cautioned that buses on cross-river routes will not make return trips after 8 p.m. due to bridge closures. However, regular non-cross-river service will continue on both sides. 

Please note: 

• Closer to the start of the event, some routes may experience delays or detours due to police barricades and heavy pedestrian traffic. 
• MyTARC cards: Due to the fare-free service being offered, passengers will not be able to load fare to their cards on the bus, however, reloading online will still be available. 
• MyTARC Mobile (Token Transit): Please be aware, you will not need to activate mobile tickets to ride fare-free, and activation of passes will be turned off for this day of fare-free service.
• Please plan your trip ahead of time and know your Post-Thunder Boarding Stop location—in place to assist getting you home quickly—before heading to the event. 

Post-Thunder TARC Boarding Stop locations

Routes going Eastbound from Downtown 

Boarding on Market, near Floyd
#15 – Market Street (to La Grange Road)
#19 – Muhammad Ali (to Oxmoor and Lyndon)
#31 – Middletown

Boarding on Liberty, near Floyd
#17 – Bardstown Road (to Fern Creek and Sebree)
#21 – Chestnut (to Bashford Avenue)
#23 – Broadway (to Jeffersontown and Breckenridge Plaza)
#25 – Oak-Westport Crosstown (to Westport Road and Worthington)
#40 – Taylorsville Road

Routes going Westbound from Downtown

Boarding on Main, near 9th
#15 – Market Street (to Shawnee Park)
#18 – Dixie (to Dixie at Greenwood Road)
#19 – Muhammad Ali (to Park Duvall and Rockford Lane)
#21 – Chestnut (to Shawnee Park)
#23 – Broadway (to Shawnee Park)
#43 – Portland/Poplar Level (to 32nd & Portland Loop)

Routes going Southbound from Downtown

Boarding on 6th, near Chestnut
#4 – Fourth Street (to Iroquois Park and Southland Park)
#6 – Sixth Street (via Central to Auburndale)
#29 – Eastern Parkway

Boarding on 1st, near Muhammad Ali 
#2 – Second Street (to Airport and UPS)
#28 – Preston (to Okolona – Outer Loop Plaza)
#43 – Portland/Poplar Level (to Fern Creek)

Post-Thunder TARC Boarding Stop locations

The post TARC offers fare-free service for this year’s Thunder Over Louisville appeared first on TARC.

For ease of travel, please see below:

Route #15 Market Street Eastbound
Coach stops missed: All stops along Frankfort and Ewing Avenue and Brownsboro Road between Ewing and Lindsay Avenue
Next nearest stop: Mellwood Avenue at Frankfort Avenue and Lindsay Avenue at Lindsay Court

Route #15 Market Street Westbound
Coach stops missed: Ewing Avenue and Frankfort Avenue between Ewing Avenue and Story Avenue
Next nearest stop: Brownsboro Rd at Idlewylde Drive and Story Avenue at Spring Street

Route #31 Shelbyville Road Eastbound
Coach stops missed: All stops along Frankfort Avenue between Mellwood Avenue and Stilz Avenue
Next nearest stop: Mellwood Avenue at Frankfort Avenue and Frankfort Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue

Route #31 Shelbyville Road Westbound
Coach stops missed: All stops on Frankfort Avenue between Hillcrest Avenue and Story Avenue
Next nearest stop: Frankfort Avenue at Hillcrest Avenue and Story Avenue at Spring Street

Route #19 Muhammad Ali Eastbound
Coach stops missed: All stops from Payne Street at Charlton Street to Frankfort Avenue at Crescent Court
Next nearest stop: Payne Street at Spring Street and Frankfort Avenue at Stilz Avenue

Route #19 Muhammad Ali Westbound
Coach stops missed: All stops from Frankfort Avenue at Crescent Court to Payne Street at Spring Street
Next nearest stop: Frankfort Avenue at Stilz Avenue and Lexington Road at Payne Street

The post #RiderAlert: Detours for Routes #15, #19, #31 Saturday, April 4 appeared first on TARC.

For ease of travel, please see below:

Route #4 Fourth Street Southbound
Missed stops: All stops from 3^rd at Central to New Cutt at Palatka Road
Next nearest stop: 4^th at Central and New Cut at 3^rd Street

Route #4 Fourth Street Northbound
Missed stops: All stops from Palatka Road to 3^rd at Central Station
Next nearest stop: 4^th at Central and New Cut at 3^rd Street

Route #6 Sixth Street Southbound
Missed stops: All stops between Taylor Blvd at Bluegrass Ave to New Cutt at Palatka Road
Next nearest stop: Taylor Blvd at Berry Blvd and New Cut at 3^rd Street

Route #6 Sixth Street Northbound
Missed stops: All Stops between Palatka Road and Bluegrass Avenue on New Cut Road
Next nearest stop: Taylor Blvd at Berry Blvd and New Cut at 3^rd Street

The post #RiderAlert: Detours for Routes #4, #6 Saturday, April 4 appeared first on TARC.

For ease of travel, please see below.

Route #15 Market Street Eastbound
Coach stops missed: On Market between Hancock Street and Wenzel Street
Next nearest stop: Market Street at Preston Street

Route #15 Market Street Westbound
Regular route – no detour needed.           

Route #31 Shelbyville Road Eastbound
Coach stops missed: On Market between Hancock Street and Wenzel Street
Next nearest stop: Market Street at Preston Street

Route #31 Shelbyville Road Westbound
Regular route – no detour needed.

The post #RiderAlert: Detours for Routes #15, and #31 Saturday, March 28 appeared first on TARC.

Through the partnership, TARC riders will receive 20% off tickets to all Friday night home games at Louisville Slugger Field. Riders will also have access to an exclusive ticketing website designed to make purchasing discounted tickets quick and easy.

Opening Night is March 27, giving fans their first chance to take advantage of the partnership and enjoy a Friday night at the ballpark.

The partnership highlights TARC Route 31, which currently provides direct service to Slugger Field. Beginning August 2, Route 31 will transition to become the new Route 8 as part of TARC’s New Network. Service to the ballpark will increase to every 30 minutes, and the number of neighborhoods with one-seat rides to Slugger Field will double, giving more Louisville residents convenient transit access to games.

“These kinds of partnerships show how transit connects people to the experiences that make Louisville special,” said Ozzy Gibson, TARC Executive Director. “With direct service to Slugger Field today on Route 31 and even better service starting August 2 when it becomes Route 8, fans will have more frequent service and more direct connections to the ballpark.”

“We’re excited to partner with TARC to make Friday nights at Slugger Field even more accessible,” said Greg Galiette, President of the Louisville Bats. “Public transit gives fans an easy and affordable way to enjoy Bats baseball, and we look forward to welcoming TARC riders all season long.”

For more information about routes and schedules, visit RideTARC.org

About the Louisville Bats
The Louisville Bats began play in 1982 as the Louisville Redbirds, permanently establishing professional baseball in Kentucky’s largest city. In 2000, the team moved downtown into Louisville Slugger Field and became the proud Triple-A affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. As a pillar in the Louisville, Southern Indiana and central Kentucky communities, the Bats provide fans of all ages with clean, safe and affordable family entertainment. Bats fans enjoy a premium experience, creating memories that last a lifetime.

About the TARC Riders Club

The Transit Authority of River City Riders Club is a community program for frequent TARC riders that provides opportunities to connect with transit leaders, learn about upcoming service changes, and participate in special events while receiving exclusive perks with their MyTARC Card and rider-focused events.

The post TARC & Louisville Bats Partner to Get Fans to Opening Night March 27—and All Friday Night Games appeared first on TARC.

For ease of travel, please see below:

Route #19 Muhammad Ali Boulevard Eastbound
Missed coach stops: All Stops on Payne Street between Baxter Ave and Lexington Ave
Next coach stops: Payne Street at Spring Street

Route #19 Muhammad Ali Boulevard Westbound
Missed coach stops: All Stops on Payne Street between Baxter Ave and Lexington Ave
Next coach stops: Payne Street at Spring Street

Route #40 Taylorsville Road Eastbound
Missed coach stops: On Baxter between Lexington & Eastern Parkway
Next coach stops: Bardstown Road at Eastern Parkway and Liberty at Chestnut

Route #40 Taylorsville Road Westbound
Missed coach stops: On Baxter/Bardstown between Eastern Parkway and Lexington
Next coach stops: Bardstown at Eastern and Baxter at Lexington

Route #23 Broadway Eastbound
Missed coach stops: On Broadway between Campbell and Baxter on Baxter/Bardstown between Broadway and Eastern Parkway
Next coach stops: Bardstown Road at Eastern Parkway or Broadway at Campbell

Route #23 Broadway Westbound
Missed coach stops: Bardstown/Baxter between Eastern Parkway and Broadway and Broadway between Baxter and Shelby
Next coach stops: Shelby Street at Broadway or Bardstown at Eastern Parkway

Route #25 Oak Street Eastbound
Missed coach stops: On Winter between Barrett & Bardstown on Grinstead between Bardstown and Cherokee Parkway
Next coach stops: Winter at Barrett or Grinstead at Cherokee Parkway

Route #25 Oak Street Westbound
Missed coach stops: On Grinstead between Cherokee Parkway and Bardstown on winter between Bardstown and Barrett

The post #RiderAlert: Detours for Routes #19, #23, #25, and #40 Saturday, March 14 appeared first on TARC.

Route #2 Second Street North & Southbound
Coach stops missed:  All downtown stops after 4^th and Broadway to 1^st and College Southbound
Next nearest stop:  4^th Broadway & 1^st College

Routes #4 Fourth Street, and #6 Sixth Street – Taylor Boulevard Northbound
Coach stops missed:  All downtown stops after 4^th and Broadway
Next nearest stop:  4^th Broadway

Routes #4 Fourth Street, and #6 Sixth Street – Taylor Boulevard Southbound
Coach stops missed: All downtown stops after 4^th and Broadway
Next nearest stop:  4^th Broadway

Route #10 Dixie Rapid Northbound
Coach stops missed: All downtown stops after 10^th & Broadway
Next nearest stop:  10^th Broadway

Route #15 Market Street Eastbound
Coach stops missed:  All stops from 9^th & Market to Floyd & Market
Next nearest stop:  10^th Market & Floyd/Market Street

Route #15 Market Street Westbound
Coach stops missed:  All stops from Preston & Jefferson to 13^th Market
Next nearest stop:  Preston/Jefferson & 13^th Market

Route #28 Preston Southbound/Northbound
Coach stops missed:  All downtown stops from Preston/Jefferson west to Preston/Broadway North
Next nearest stop:  Preston/Jefferson & Preston/Broadway

Routes #40 Taylorsville Road Westbound
Coach stops missed:  All stops from Preston/Jefferson to 8^th Market
Next nearest stop:  Preston/Jefferson & 10^th Market

Routes #40 Taylorsville Road Eastbound
Coach stops missed:  All stops from 10^th Market to Hancock/Liberty
Next nearest stop:  10^th Market & Jackson/Liberty                                           

Routes #19 Muhammad Ali Boulevard, #21 Chestnut Street Eastbound
Coach stops missed:  All stops from 9^th Chestnut to Jackson/Chestnut
Next nearest stop:  9^th Chestnut & Jackson/Chestnut

Routes #19 Muhammad Ali Boulevard, #21 Chestnut Street Westbound
Coach stops missed:  From Preston/ Ali to 13^th Ali
Next nearest stop:  Jackson/Muhammad Ali & 15^th Muhammad Ali

Route #31 Shelbyville Road Eastbound
Coach stops missed: All downtown stops
Next nearest stop: Floyd/Market Street & 10^th Chestnut

Route #31 Shelbyville Road Westbound
Coach stops missed: All downtown stops
Next nearest stop: Main/Jackson & 10^th Chestnut

Route #43 Portland Poplar Level Northbound
Coach stops missed: All stops after 2^nd Broadway to 13^th Market
Next nearest stop: 2^nd Broadway & 13^th Market

Route #43 Portland Poplar Level Southbound
Coach stops missed: All stops from 10^th Market to 1^st Broadway
Next nearest stop:  10^th Market & 1^st Broadway

Route #71 Jeffersonville-Louisville-IUS Eastbound
Coach stops missed: Downtown from 10^th Market to Court Avenue
Next nearest stop:  10^th Market & Court Ave

Route #71 Jeffersonville-Louisville-IUS Westbound
Coach stops missed:  Downtown from 2^nd Street and Jefferson to 15^th Jefferson
Next nearest stop:  Court/Spring & 15^th Jefferson

Route #72 Clarksville Northbound
Coach stops missed:  All downtown stops
Next nearest stop:  10^th Market & Court/Spring

Route #72 Clarksville Southbound
Coach stops missed: All downtown stops
Next nearest stop: 10^th Market & Court Avenue

The post #RiderAlert: Detour for Routes #2, #4, #6, #10, #15, #19, #21, #28, #31, #40, #43, #71, and #72 in-effect March 7 appeared first on TARC.

Louisville, KY (February 24, 2026) – The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) Board of Directors has approved updates to the agency’s fare schedule following an extensive public engagement and federally required Title VI review process. The updated fares will take effect on March 2, 2026.

The fare review, the first conducted since 2012, was designed to gather meaningful input from riders, community members and stakeholders before any decision was made. Over several weeks, TARC hosted eight public meetings, collected written and online feedback, and engaged directly with riders across the system, including dedicated outreach focused on paratransit users and communities most impacted by potential changes. TARC also completed a Title VI equity analysis, as required by the Federal Transit Administration, to evaluate whether the proposed fare adjustments would disproportionately affect minority or low-income populations.

Throughout the process, TARC focused on transparency and accessibility by providing multiple opportunities for public comment and incorporating feedback into the final recommendation presented to the Board. The Board carefully reviewed the results of the engagement process and the Title VI analysis before voting to approve the updated fare schedule.

“The Board’s decision follows a thorough public review and careful consideration of the public’s input,” said Abbie Gilbert, Board Chairperson. “Our role is to make sure TARC remains financially stable and able to serve the region for years to come. This step reflects a balance between keeping public transit affordable and making sure the system remains sustainable and reliable for the community.”

The updated fares are part of TARC’s broader effort to maintain long-term, reliable and sustainable transit service as the agency prepares for the launch of the New TARC Network on August 2, 2026. The redesigned network is intended to provide more frequent service, simpler routes, and improved connections across the region, supporting greater access to jobs, education, and community destinations.

“We recognize that any fare change impacts our riders, and we approached this decision with that understanding front and center,” said Ozzy Gibson, TARC Executive Director. “This update helps us protect the reliability of our service and continue preparing for the launch of the New TARC Network in August. Our focus remains on delivering a system that is dependable, easy to navigate and better connected to the jobs and opportunities our community relies on every day.”

When will the fare increase take effect?

March 2, 2026.

Why is TARC increasing fare now?

• It’s been since 2012 since we made a fare adjustment. Like every other organization, TARC is facing increased costs. Whether it’s labor, maintenance, pension, health insurance, or fleet costs, it’s all going up.
• Under the recommendation, fares for fixed-route and paratransit services would be adjusted to align more closely with those of neighboring transit agencies including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Nashville—all of whom have seen an additional funding surplus provided by their local governments.
• Raising fares doesn’t fix everything (it doesn’t resolve the fiscal cliff alone), but it will help support the new TARC network that will launch later this year, and more sustainable operations moving forward.

Why is TARC eliminating the 10-trip pass?

The 10-trip pass was used by less than 1% of ridership and TARC is eliminating this pass as part of a long-term goal to modernize and simplify the fare structure. Sales of this pass will end on March 2, 2026 but any previously purchased 10-trip pass will continue to be honored after this date until all 10-trips have been redeemed.

What happens to the passes on my MyTARC card once the fare increase goes into effect?

Any passes or stored valued that currently reside on your card, will continue to function the same.

Will my unused TARC3 tickets continue to be honored?

TARC will continue to accept previously purchased TARC3 tickets for 60 days after the effective date of March 2, 2026 (ending May 2, 2026).

During the 60-day grace period (March 2 – May 2), TARC3 riders have 2 options:

• Use all your previously purchased passes
• Bring any unredeemed TARC3 passes to Union Station and place their value towards the purchase of new TARC3 tickets. (e.g. an unredeemed TARC3 ticket has a value of $3 which can be used toward the purchase of a new TARC3 ticket with a value of $4.50, meaning that you only pay the difference of $1.50 for the new TARC3 ticket).

What happens to my old TARC3 tickets after the 60-day window?

Beginning May 3, 2026, old TARC3 tickets will no longer be accepted.

I was told fare changes wouldn’t help the fiscal cliff, why are TARC3 fares being raised?

• Federal guidelines allow paratransit fares to be up to twice the fixed-route fare.
• Raising fares alone will not solve the $30 million fiscal cliff discussed during the TARC2025 process last year. However, regular assessments of the fare structure is part of a healthy transit agency, and can help to offset some agency costs, like pension and medical.

The post TARC Board Approves Fare Schedule Updates Following Public Engagement and Title VI Review appeared first on TARC.