INDIANAPOLIS – IndyGo welcomes the public to learn about and ride a demonstration bus similar to those that will run along the Red, Blue, and Purple rapid transit lines. The 60 foot, battery-powered bus, manufactured by BYD, will be displayed at upcoming events and run limited routes; giving the public the opportunity to learn more about what rapid transit would mean for Indianapolis.
Thursday, September 1
Bus parked during Indy Chamber HobNob
3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Illinois St. at Union Station
Tuesday, September 20
Bus in operation along future Blue Line (Route 8)
7:25 a.m. – 12:08 p.m.
View route details or call 317.635.3344
Wednesday, September 21
Bus in operation along future Purple Line (Route 39)
5:20 a.m. – 11:13 a.m.
View route details or call 317.635.3344
Thursday, September 22
Bus parked at Car Free Day Indy
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Monument Circle
While on display and in service, IndyGo staff will accompany the BYD bus to answer questions and provide information about the vehicle. There is no cost to ride the demonstration bus.
“IndyGo is excited to showcase this state-of-the-art bus technology in Marion County,” said IndyGo CEO and President, Michael Terry. “We encourage residents to learn about what dedicated transit investment would mean for our IndyGo network and community by experiencing the bus in person.”
On November 8, Marion County residents have the option to vote for dedicated transit funding. This dedicated local revenue source would fund the Marion County Transit Plan: a plan that would significantly improve the local bus network with shorter wait times, longer hours of service, all routes running every day, and rapid transit lines. Funding for the Blue and Purple rapid transit lines are dependent on passage and enactment of the November 8 transit referendum.
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About IndyGo:
IndyGo, the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation, provides public transit service throughout Marion County. Visit our website, follow @IndyGoBus on Twitter, or call 317.635.3344 for more information.
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