IndyGo Seeks First Fare Hike in 16 Years

IndyGo Wants to Increase Bus Fares

(Photo provided by IndyGo.) INDIANAPOLIS–Hoosiers are feeling the pinch of rising costs, and now, getting around Indianapolis could get more expensive IndyGo is proposing its first fare increase in nearly two decades, citing rising operating costs. If approved by the board, the base fare for a one-way trip would jump from $1.75 to $2.75 starting in January 2026. IndyGo says inflation, fuel, and labor costs are forcing the change to maintain curr…

IndyGo wants to raise bus fare from $1.75 to $2.75

IndyGo proposal to increase fares – News 8 at 10 INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — IndyGo says it needs to raise the price riders pay to ride city buses, something the transit system hasn’t done in 16 years. IndyGo’s board on Thursday formally proposed a $1 fare increase, which would raise the cost of a bus ticket to $2.75 per ride. While the new rate would be only slightly higher than the $1.75 rate adopted in 2009 when adjusted for inflation, it could imp…

IndyGo seeks first fare hike in 16 years

INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo is proposing raising its base fare for a one-way trip by $1. It’s been 16 years since IndyGo raised prices. At 4 p.m. on Thursday, the IndyGo Board began reviewing the fare proposal. If approved in August, the new fare would go into effect in January 2026. During the work week, about 120 buses are on the move throughout Indianapolis. Thousands of people depend on the service to get to work, run errands or attend events. The…

IndyGo proposes fare increase after 15 Years

INDIANAPOLIS IndyGo is proposing to raise fares by $1.00 to $2.75 per trip for the first time in over 15 years. According to the company, the decision comes as operating costs have risen due to inflation, fuel prices, and increased labor costs. IndyGo has not adjusted fares since 2008, and without this increase, the transit agency said it might have to reduce services or delay upgrades.The proposed change also includes the retirement of 10-trip …

IndyGo proposes fare increase after 16 years

INDIANAPOLIS — IndyGo is proposing to raise fares by $1.00 to $2.75 per trip for the first time in over 16 years. According to the company, the decision comes as operating costs have risen due to inflation, fuel prices, and increased labor costs. IndyGo has not adjusted fares since 2009, and without this increase, the transit agency said it might have to reduce services or delay upgrades. The proposed change also includes the retirement of 10-tr…

Lummi Island ferry fares will increase again after lawsuit temporarily rolled back fares

A fully loaded Whatcom Chief ferry steams toward Lummi Island in March 2024. (Ron Judd/Cascadia Daily News) Lummi Island ferry fares will go up again this year after the Whatcom County Council encouraged the county executive to raise fares and help the road fund claw its way back to solvency.  The county tax-supported road fund is in bad shape due to “major unanticipated issues” that have arisen since the last budget was approved, public works d…