Louisville riders weigh cost of TARC’s new higher fares

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In March, the Transit Authority of River City implemented its first fare increase in more than a decade.

What You Need To Know

  • TARC’s first fare increase in more than a decade took effect March 2 after a monthslong public review process
  • Some riders said the higher fare has made it harder to afford regular bus trips across the city
  • One rider said getting a senior pass reduced his fare to $1, helping offset the recent price hike
  • TARC said updated ridership numbers are expected later this month at its next board meeting

The change went into effect March 2, after months of a public review process.

Alan Henry, who has ridden TARC for more than two decades, said a sudden discovery of the increased fare helped him learn there was a better option for him…

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