IndyGo riders are pushing back on a proposed fare hike—the first in 15+ years. A single ride would jump from $1.75 to $2.75 in 2026, with paratransit and other passes also affected. “This fare increase will hit my community the hardest,” one rider said.
We are here on the east side of Indianapolis today for a public hearing on the proposed IndyGo bus fare increases.
The meeting is to learn more about the plan, and allow plenty of time for public comments.
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The IndyGo Board of Directors meeting begins at 4:03 p.m.
Information on the board members can be found here:
IndyGo unveiled its fare collection and fare adjustment system to replace the outdated systems.
Fixed route pricing would go from $1.75 to $2.75, IndyGo Access from $3.50 to $5.50 in the ADA area, and paratransit services from $7.00 to $11.00, and same-day trips from $10.00 to $15.00 if approved.
A series of public hearings have been scheduled to hear from the community about these proposed fare changes. If the changes are approved after these meetings, they will take affect on 1/1/2026.
The next public hearing will take place later in this meeting.
The IndyGo system map can be found here:
Ridership growth has been fairly robust as IndyGo saw a 20% increase in fixed route ridership in 2023 as compared to 2022.
To plan a trip, IndyGo riders can use the transit app, Google Maps, or IndyGo’s website.
The IndyGo Blue Line team will be at SPARK on the Circle each Wednesday in June and July to address the community and answer questions about the new fare project, and route adjustments.
New battery powered electric buses have been introduced by IndyGo for the Purple Line BRT route this year.
More information shared about the project:
To prepare for the public hearing portion of today’s meeting, those with questions could either show up in person, or register online to join virtually.
Additional information is shared by the IndyGo board:
The public meeting portion was introduced, and open questions encouraged. There were no questions from in-person attendees, and one from a virtual attendee. His question centered around affordability for those who are struggling to pay current rates.
Board responded by saying there will be consideration for those riders, and are planning to address those concerns in the months to come.
Public meeting was closed at 5:48 p.m. and the board meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.
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Thank you for your time, and we will see you next time!