TARC to hold public meetings on proposed fare increases

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — After cutting routes, TARC now wants people to pay more to ride the bus.

The city's bus agency will hold public meetings on proposed fare changes. It would be the first price increase since 2012.

The plan would raise the cost of a bus ride by up to 50 cents, and a monthly pass would cost $25 more.

TARC is required to do a review and get feedback before the board of directors considers raising fares.

Meeting schedule:

Tuesday, January 20, 5–7 p.m. at Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway
Wednesday, January 21, 5–7 p.m. at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
Thursday, January 22, 5–6 p.m. via Zoom: link available here
Tuesday, January 27, 12–1 p.m. via Zoom: link available here
Thursday, January 29, 5–7 p.m. at Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway

Additionally, three meetings (chosen specifically for TARC paratransit accessibility) will be held:

Friday, January 16, 6–7:30 p.m. (National Federation of the Blind) at St. Marks
Episcopal, 2822 Frankfort Ave.
Tuesday, January 20, 10–11 a.m. (TAAC Meeting) at Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway
Wednesday, January 28, 12–1 p.m. at McDowell Center, 8412 Westport Road