What are the opening hours?

Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 8am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 12am - 11:59pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

Transit Authority of River City (TARC)

Name: Transit Authority of River City (TARC)
Address: 1000 West Broadway, Louisville, KY, 40203, US
Telephone: +15025851234
Price range: $

Home
United States
Louisville, KY
Transit Authority of River City (TARC)

Call Directions Website Contact the business

🚍 TARC is Louisville’s mass transit system—we connect you to work, school, important events, and more! Hop on today!

We’re making your journey our priority with reliable service, rider perks, and easy-to-use tools to plan your ride. The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is the Louisville region’s public transit agency, proudly serving the community for more than five decades. Throughout the years, TARC has connected people across greater Louisville to jobs, education, and essential services. As Kentucky’s largest public transit provider, TARC continues to adapt to the region’s growth and changing mobility needs with innovations and investments that make public transportation more efficient, reliable, and accessible for everyone. Guided by our mission — Making Your Journey Our Priority — TARC remains dedicated to providing service that supports our riders, partners, and the community we serve.

10/30/2026

🎃🚌 TARC’S ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HALLOWEEN

Louisville is going all out for Halloween, and TARC can help you get in on the fun! From glowing pumpkins to haunted houses and downtown parties, here’s how to get there without worrying about parking. 👻

🎃 Halloween on Hillcrest | Saturday 5–8 PM
Explore the incredible Halloween decorations along Hillcrest Avenue between Brownsboro Road and Frankfort Avenue.
🚌 Ride TARC Route 8

🎃 Jack’s Lantern Trail | Through November 1
Thousands of glowing pumpkins, amazing artwork and magical displays take over Iroquois Park. Plus, your trail ticket includes a FREE TARC ride!
🚌 Ride TARC Route 4

👻 Louisville’s Biggest Halloween Party | October 30–31
Halloween takes over Fourth Street Live! with a Haunted House Party Friday and System Override Saturday, featuring themed venues, a costume contest and more.
🚌 Ride TARC Routes 3, 5, 8 or 10

💀 The Devil’s Attic | Friday & Saturday
Ready for a real scare? Experience Kentucky’s award-winning haunted attraction and prepare to live the nightmare!
🚌 Ride TARC Route 8

🕸️ Skip the gas station and enjoying more Halloween. Plan your trip at ridetarc.org and let TARC get you to the fun!

10/30/2026

💰 More money for your family. Less money spent on your car. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🚌

Gas, car payments, insurance and repairs take a big bite out of your family’s budget. What if you could keep more of that money for groceries, family outings, savings and the things that matter most?

Louisville households could save up to $11,963 a year by choosing TARC instead of owning and operating a new car!

That’s money that could go toward your family’s future instead of your car’s next repair bill.

Let TARC drive. Keep more money where it belongs: with your family. ❤️

Source: AAA’s 2026 Your Driving Costs study. Average annual cost of a new vehicle: $12,863. Estimated annual TARC cost: $900.

10/29/2026

: Reminder, a detour for Route 76 remains in place until further notice. Details: https://bit.ly/Rt76detour

10/29/2026

🚍 TARC Board Meeting Highlights – October Update
Here’s what’s happening at TARC and why it matters for Louisville riders:
✅ Perfect Service
TARC delivered 100% of service in September—completing 3,791 trips and missing ZERO.
⏱️ Reliable & Improving
15 straight months above 80% on-time performance, hitting 80% in September.
💡 An Opportunity
Late trip cancellations on TARC3 continue to impact service and affect the agency's budget—a key area for improvement.
👨‍👩‍👧 One of the Safest Ways to Travel
⚫Just 1 vehicle accidents involving TARC in September
Compared to 1,000+ crashes citywide each month, transit remains a safe, reliable choice.
📊 Bottom line: Service is strong and TARC continues to deliver for the community.
🚍 Ride with us and be part of the momentum

10/28/2026

: Attention TARC passengers, due to a scheduled security update to the system, real-time bus information may be temporarily unavailable Wednesday, 10/28 from 11 p.m. to midnight.

10/28/2026

: Due to a scheduled security update, real-time bus information may be temporarily unavailable Wednesday, 10/28 from 11 p.m. to midnight.

10/27/2026

October Board Meeting

10/27/2026

🚌 THE MOST PATRIOTIC WAY TO VOTE? RIDE TARC!

Democracy depends on people having the freedom and opportunity to make their voices heard. Public transit is part of that promise, connecting people to their communities, creating access to opportunity, and helping ensure that getting around isn't a barrier to participating in civic life.

This November 3rd, celebrate the freedoms that move America forward! Skip the traffic, leave the parking hassle behind, and let TARC take you where you need to go.

❤️🤍💙 A stronger democracy starts with participation. Exercise your freedom. Make your voice heard. Ride TARC!

10/26/2026

🎃 🚨 LAST WEEK TO RIDE TO THE TRAIL! 🚨

Jack’s Lantern Trail is almost over! Don’t miss your chance to experience Louisville’s fall favorite — and let TARC handle the ride. 🚌✨

🎟️ Your Jack’s Lantern Trail ticket = FREE TARC Route 4 ride!

Here’s how it works through Nov. 1:

🎃 Buy your trail ticket
🚌 Board Route 4 anywhere along the route
👋 Show your ticket to the operator
💰 Ride FREE!

🚗 Driving to the trail? Park FREE at New Cut Peddlers Mall, then catch Route 4 to Iroquois Park. Board at Murphy’s filling station and show your trail ticket to the operator.

🍂 One last weekend. One glowing trail. Zero parking hassles.

Skip the parking headache and ride to the Trail with TARC!

🎟️ Get your tickets before the season ends: https://www.jackolanternlouisville.org/pricing

Address

1000 West Broadway
Louisville, KY
40203

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	12am - 11:59pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15025851234

Website

http://www.ridetarc.org/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Transit Authority of River City (TARC) posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.