TANK Updates for June 2021
331-TANK Information Line --Beginning Monday, June 21, the TANK Information Center hours will be expanded. Passengers needing to contact TANK to get information can now call 859-331-TANK between the hours of 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Construction Update -- TANK continues to address reliability issues related to late buses. The closure of lanes on the Brent Spence Bridge and the complete closure of the Roebling Suspension Bridge have had a major impact on overall traffic between downtown Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. TANK is working every day to proactively address issues related to late buses and is assigning spare buses to help fill late trips every day. Thank you for your patience as we deal with this construction project through the summer and fall.
TANK is Hiring! Do you know someone who would make a great bus operator? We are now accepting applications. Starting pay is $18.16/hour. Visit www.tankbus.org/contact-us/careers to apply.
Route #1 Dixie Highway Closures due to overpass repairs
A portion of Dixie Highway in Erlanger will be closed this week to allow for repairs on the Norfolk Southern Railway overpass near Stevenson Road. The closure to through-traffic will begin Monday, June 7th, at 9 a.m. and continue until 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 9th . Some TANK stops are affected--
- Route 1 Cincinnati/Inbound = The Bus stop on Dixie Hwy at Stevenson Rd will be CLOSED - Customers can catch the Route 1 at Dixie Hwy & May Street (Michael Tires)
- Route 1 Florence/Outbound = The Bus stops on Dixie Hwy at Hallam and on Dixie Hwy at Silverlake Kroger’s will be CLOSED - Customers can catch the Route 1 on Dixie Hwy at Kenton Lands (Taco Bell)
Face Masks Still REQUIRED On TANK
The CDC and Kentucky Governor recently updated their guidance, relaxing mask requirements for fully vaccinated people in certain situations.
It was made clear in both of these announcements that masks must still be worn at all times on public transportation, regardless of vaccination status.
TANK’s mask rules for passengers and bus operators must remain in full effect at this time.
Thank you for your understanding!
We Want To Hear From You
Help TANK and receive FREE fixed route bus passes. To continue to help improve customer experience, we are asking TANK riders to participate in a multi-state research study aimed at better serving our community and transportation needs. To thank you for your participation, we will send the first 200 respondents $20 worth of free bus passes through your EZfare account or by mail. Take the survey here: https://urbancsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9oSuo80SKVbvPJH Thank you!
Temporary Schedule Changes Begin April 3rd
Reminder to riders, our temporary schedule change begins April 3rd. The front of the new physical schedules say April 10th, but it has been pushed forward to the 3rd. Printed schedules are now available at the TANK Office, CTC, and Sales Office. You can also visit www.tankbus.org/alerts/alert for digital copies of each schedule as well.
Beginning April 3rd, TANK will be reducing service frequencies on local routes and adjusting the level of service to better match the number of operators available to work. Reducing service frequencies is not ideal, but this should result in more consistent and reliable service to our customers on all routes.
Effective April 3rd, the following routes will have new schedules, with reduced weekday frequencies. (Weekend schedules have not changed). The span of service (time of first bus/last bus) will remain unchanged. Updated schedules with full details will be added to the TANK website in the next week.
Route 1 – Dixie Highway/Florence (30 minute all day/60 minute late night)
Route 3 – Ludlow/Bromley (60 minute all day)
Route 5—Holman Ave/Ft. Wright (60 minute all day)
Route 7 – Madison Ave/Latonia (60 minute all day)
Route 8 – Eastern Ave/Crestview Hills (60 minute all day)
Route 12—Bellevue/Dayton (60 minute all day)
Route 16 – West Newport/Ft. Thomas (60 minute all day)
Route 25 – NKU/Alexandria (30 minute all day/60 minute late night)
These new schedules will be temporary – once we are able to increase operator numbers through aggressive hiring and training, we will return to full-service frequencies.
Temporary Schedule Changes Now Beginning April 3rd
UPDATE - We are switching the temporary service changes to April 3rd now. Moving this change forward means more reliable service will be coming to riders even sooner!
Beginning April 3rd, TANK will be reducing service frequencies on local routes and adjusting the level of service to better match the number of operators available to work. Reducing service frequencies is not ideal, but this should result in more consistent and reliable service to our customers on all routes.
Effective April 3rd, the following routes will have new schedules, with reduced weekday frequencies. (Weekend schedules have not changed). The span of service (time of first bus/last bus) will remain unchanged. Updated schedules with full details will be added to the TANK website in the next week.
Route 1 – Dixie Highway/Florence (30 minute all day/60 minute late night)
Route 3 – Ludlow/Bromley (60 minute all day)
Route 5—Holman Ave/Ft. Wright (60 minute all day)
Route 7 – Madison Ave/Latonia (60 minute all day)
Route 8 – Eastern Ave/Crestview Hills (60 minute all day)
Route 12—Bellevue/Dayton (60 minute all day)
Route 16 – West Newport/Ft. Thomas (60 minute all day)
Route 25 – NKU/Alexandria (30 minute all day/60 minute late night)
These new schedules will be temporary – once we are able to increase operator numbers through aggressive hiring and training, we will return to full-service frequencies.
Heavy Snow will Impact Buses Today
With heavy snowfall expected today, buses WILL be delayed as they deal with changing and worsening road and traffic conditions. All routes are running, however be prepared to wait at your bus stop and be sure to dress warmly. Stay safe.
Schedule & Fare Changes Are Live
The TANK System Redesign schedule changes are now live. TANK fare simplification is also complete -- all routes will cost $1.50 to ride.
All schedules and details regarding fare changes can be viewed on the TANK website at https://www.tankbus.org
Public schedules are available where you get yours now. Be sure to pick up a new schedule for your route. Every schedule has changed!
For help planning your trip, call the TANK information line at 859-331-8265.
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade Detours
Due to road closures along the MLK Parade route Monday, 1/18/2021 several stops are closed in Covington and downtown Cincinnati, from 9:30 a.m. to Noon today.
In Cincinnati, use the stop at 4th & Walnut Street. Most other stops downtown will be closed.
In Covington, stops on 3rd & 4th are closed. Use Covington Transit Center.
Otherwise, all service is on a regular weekday schedule.
Schedule and Fare Changes - Effective January 30, 2021
The TANK System Redesign schedule changes will go into effect on Saturday, January 30. On this same day, TANK fare simplification will occur -- all routes will cost $1.50 to ride.
All schedules and and details re: fare changes can be viewed on the TANK website at https://www.tankbus.org/2021-service-changes.
Public schedules will be available where you get yours beginning the week of January 18. Be sure to pick up a new schedule for your route. Every schedule has changed!
For help planning your trip, call the TANK information line at 859-331-8265.
TANK on Holiday Schedule - New Year's Day 2021
In observance of New Year's Day 2021:
- TANK will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule on Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday.
- TANK offices will be closed Friday, January 1, 2021.
For additional details on our office and bus schedule throughout the holidays visit www.tankbus.org or call (859) 331-TANK.
Happy New Year!
TANK Holiday Schedule for Christmas 2020
In Observance of Christmas 2020:
- Christmas Eve: TANK will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule on Thursday, December 24
- Christmas Day: TANK will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule on Friday, December 25
- TANK offices will be closed Friday, December 25
For additional details on our office and bus schedule throughout the holidays visit www.tankbus.org or call (859) 331-TANK.
Merry Christmas!
8th Street Closure/Detour - Covington
Beginning Monday, December 14th 8th Street Between Pike & Russell Streets in Covington will be closed for repair. The closure will extend through the end of the week. The closure will extend through the end of the week and impacts routes 1 and 5 (inbound only). The following bus stops will be impacted:
There will be (2) Bus Stops that will be closed due to detour:
- On 8th at Russell St.
- On 8th at Washington St.
Passengers can access the bus stop at Pike & Holman for service.
Thanksgiving Day Holiday Schedule - November 26, 2020
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday 2020:
- TANK will operate a Sunday/Holiday Schedule on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.
- TANK offices will be closed Thursday, November 26, 2020.
- TANK will operate a normal weekday schedule on Friday, November 27, 2020.
- TANK administrative offices will be closed Friday, November 27, 2020.
For additional details on our office and bus schedule throughout the holidays visit www.tankbus.org or call (859) 331-TANK.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Bus Stop CLOSED at 4th & Walnut (Cincinnati)
Bus Stop CLOSED at 4th & Walnut St. (Cincinnati) for sidewalk repair and underground issues. The bus stop will be temporarily moved mid-block to the Federal Reserve (Metro Bus Stop).
This closure will be for the following dates & times:
- Friday, November 20th 7am to 5pm
- Monday, November 30th 7am to 5pm
Routes impacted: Outbound 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 11(AM only), 33, 39X, & 40X
4th & Walnut Bus Stop is OPEN
The Work originally scheduled for this week has been cancelled and will be done at a later date.
TANK 2021 Service Change Highlight: FREQUENT Service
In January 2021, TANK will be implementing the service change that was planned by the System Redesign.
Over the next month, we will highlight the main service types, so you can become familiar with the changes coming to TANK!
Today's Highlight: FREQUENT SERVICE -- Frequent Service, includes routes that serve the main, most heavily-travelled corridors and destinations in Northern Kentucky: the Madison Avenue corridor (n. of 11th), Latonia Centre, CVG Airport, Florence/Dixie Hwy and Alexandria Pike/NKU.
These frequent routes will offer service every 30 minutes or less 7 days a week, with some routes moving to 40 minute service after 8pm.
You can find details about the January service change as information becomes available by visiting https://www.tankbus.org/2021-service-changes
3rd & Race St. Bus Stop Closed in Cincinnati
Bus Stop at 3rd & Race St. in Cincinnati is CLOSED until further notice. Please use stops
- 4th and Walnut Streets for outbound Kenton Co. routes 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, & 33
- 4th & Postal Pl. Bus Stop All Kenton/Boone Co. EXPRESS Routes, including the 2X
3rd St. Bus Stops Closed in Covington – Use CTC
Bus Stops at 3rd & Bakewell and 3rd & Johnson in Covington are CLOSED until further notice for all outbound Kenton Co. buses leaving Cincinnati going to Covington due to closure of Brent Spence Bridge and related traffic impacts. Use Covington Transit Center.
Be Patient - Area bridge closed due to fire - all routes affected
Due to a large fire and tractor trailer accident on the Brent Spence Bridge, area roads are seeing major traffic impacts. TANK buses may experience delays as they work to navigate the detours and travel in and out of Cincinnati.
Please be patient and realize that you may see delays on your route.