Louisville TARC Reduced Fares

TARC provides reduced local fares for youth, riders with disabilities, Medicare cardholders, and riders age 65 or older; children age five and younger ride free.

Eligible TARC rider in the Louisville region

Entitlement facts

Benefit type: Government benefit. A government-funded or administered benefit, service, coverage program, assistance program, or public access route. Taxonomy definition →
What it unlocks: A $1 local fixed-route fare for approved reduced-fare riders under the fare schedule effective March 2, 2026, or free rides for children five and younger.
Who qualifies: Eligible TARC rider in the Louisville region
Requirements: Meet a listed age, disability, or Medicare category and obtain or present the required MyTARC photo ID or other proof; young children follow supervision rules.
How to activate: Bring the required proof to the TARC customer-service kiosk when a photo ID is required, pay any credential fee, and use the approved card when boarding.
Cost basis: Discounted access. The user pays a reduced price rather than receiving the core benefit at no charge.
Cost and fees: The current reduced local fare is $1 and the initial reduced-fare MyTARC photo ID costs $5; children five and younger ride free.
Geography: US, Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky
Personalization: Published eligibility is not described as individually targeted.

EVIDENCE / 1 SOURCE

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

Check the provider's final terms immediately before applying, depositing funds, spending, or changing a paid relationship.

01Transit Authority of River Cityprovider↗

MACHINE RECORD

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Louisville TARC Reduced Fares

Entitlement facts

Eligibility is conditional, not guaranteed.

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