While the city of Louisville and Southern Indiana continue to dig out from Winter Storm Fern, TARC is running on its snow route schedule (riders can check their routes here) and is readying public meetings to discuss fare upgrades. Currently, a single ride costs $1.75. The proposed fare hike would increase the fare to $2.25 per single ride. If the new fares are approved, they would go into effect on March 2.
Several meetings were held last week regarding the proposed changes, and the remaining meetings include both online and in-person options.
Public Meeting Schedules:
- Thursday, January 22, 5 – 6 p.m. via Zoom: link available here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87542285632?pwd=ETv1Bn4sxG3jPfTyy7yhHp3GUKbXA3.1
- Tuesday, January 27, 12 – 1 p.m. via Zoom: link available here https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83623415554?pwd=Ypf8FC9AWEqJbbbiEcWl4ebUxddb6e.1
- Thursday, January 29, 5 – 7 p.m. at Union Station, 1000 West Broadway
Paratransit Accessible Meetings:
Wednesday, January 28, 12 – 1 p.m. at McDowell Center, 8412 Westport Road
The proposed fares and comparison city fares are:
| Fare Type | Current Rate | Recommended Rate |
| Adult Fare | $1.75 | $2.25 |
| Student fare | $0.80 | $1.00 |
| Senior Citizens | $0.80 | $1.00 |
| 24-Hour Pass | $3.50 | $5.00 |
| 7-Day Pass | $15.00 | $25.00 |
| 30-Day Pass | $50.00 | $75.00 |
| Summer Youth Pass | $30.00 | $45.00 |
| TARC3 Paratransit | $3.00 | $4.50 |
Peer-City Fare Structure for 2026
| City | Single Ride | Day Pass | Monthly Pass | Paratransit |
| Indianapolis | $2.75 | $6.00 | $99.00 | $5.50 |
| Cleveland | $2.50 | $5.00 | $95.00 | $2.75 |
| Louisville (proposed) | $2.25 | $5.00 | $75.00 | $4.50 |
| Cincinnati | $2.20 | $4.40 | $88.00 | $4.40 |
| Columbus | $2.00 | $4.50 | $62.00 | $3.50 |
| Nashville | $2.00 | $4.00 | $65.00 | $3.70 |
Visit the TARC Website for updates and put the public meetings on your calendars.
