Transit Authority of River City (TARC)

"It's the little things that really help us and the people out here." We spoke with Coach Operator LaShae Pharram about why she likes driving busy routes, and getting to know people.

"At the end of the day you've learned, and you've tried something different." We caught up with Coach Operator LaShae Pharram, who represented TARC's Coach Operators in the recent International Bus Roadeo, to talk about her experience competing against other top notch Operators! #BehindTheBus

We were so glad to participate again in the Louisville Sports Commission Corporate Games last Saturday! Team TARC competed in events like the Caesars Indiana Wellness Walk, dodgeball, basketball, corn hole, and more. Always great to have some friendly competition with other Greater Louisville organizations!

TARC is pleased to once again offer Greater Louisville youth ages 6 to 19, unlimited travel throughout the summer with the Summer Youth Pass! The pass will cover the cost of fare on all TARC routes from June 1 to August 31. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCGJcrC2

This week TARC's Director of Capital & Facilities Chris Ward joined Avail Technologies, Inc. at their #AvailEngage conference to talk about TARC's ongoing CAD/AVL update with Avail! This overhaul to our on-bus technology is going to improve the real-time communications to our riders, and refine internal TARC operations. We look forward to sharing more information in the coming months.

Announcement! We're thanking our loyal TARC customers with a Riders Club where Riders will be rewarded, become experts, and be heard. The best part is, MyTARC Card holders are automatically enrolled and can start enjoying the benefits now: www.ridetarc.org/club

Congratulations to the winners of the 24th annual Design-a-Bus competition! In partnership with the Kentucky Science Center, the 12 winners have their art on a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) themed bus which will service Greater Louisville for the next year. The bus debuted in yesterday's Zoeller Pump Pegasus Parade. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dawVzbKA

Get on board with MyTARC Mobile! Starting today, April 23, TARC riders can take TARC with your smartphone by downloading the free Token Transit app. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dVSKMNYf

Beginning with this weekend's Thunder Over Louisville, it is a busy time of year for our Operations Managers Curnisha and Ryan! These two are responsible for putting together detour information, route adjustments, and so much more based on event street closures. In this episode of Behind the Bus, Curnisha, and Ryan give us a glimpse at Derby Season at TARC. 

TARC On-Demand is now available in Jeffersontown! Use your smartphone to help you travel the zone ranging from Plainview to the Bluegrass Commerce Park, to downtown Jeffersontown. In addition, students attending Galen College of Nursing will be able to use the service to connect from Route #31 Shelbyville Road. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/evKGD2DF