New Year's Eve Fountain Square Detour

Due to 5^th Street in Downtown Cincinnati being closed for the New Year’s Eve on Fountain Square event on Friday, December 31, 2021; all route 2X, 12, 16, & 25 units will be on detour from 8:00PM to 1:00AM ONLY.

*The following bus stops will be closed:

• 5^th & Elm Streets
• 5^th & Vine Streets
• Gov’t Square-Area F (5^th & Main Streets)
• 5^th & Lawrence Streets

All customers can access their routes at the following:

• Routes 12, 16, & 25 at 4^th & Walnut Street bus stop (BB&T Bank)
• Route 2X at 4^th & Sycamore Street bus stop (OurHealth Clinic)

New Year's Eve & Day Schedules

TANK will operate a Weekend/Holiday schedule on Friday, December 31st, 2021 in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. In addition, TANK offices will be closed Friday, December 31st, 2021 in observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. 

TANK will operate a regular weekend schedule on Saturday, January 1st, 2022.

We wish all of you a very Happy New Year!

Holiday Bus Schedule

TANK will operate a Weekend/Holiday schedule on Friday, December 24th, 2021, in observance of the Christmas Eve Holiday. In addition, TANK offices will be closed Friday, December 24th, 2021 in observance of the Christmas Day Holiday.

TANK will also operate a Weekend/Holiday schedule on Saturday, December 25th, 2021 in observance of the Christmas Holiday.

We wish all of you a very happy Holiday season!

Downtown Dazzle Saturday Detours

Due to 5^th Street in Downtown Cincinnati being closed for the Downtown Dazzle event around Fountain Square, all route 2X, 12, 16 & 25 buses will be on detour from 6PM to 11PM only.

This event will be held on (3) consecutive Saturday’s in the month of December.

We will be on detour the following dates:

• Saturday, December 4^th

• Saturday, December 11^th

• Saturday, December 18^th

*The following bus stops will be closed:

• 5^th & Elm Streets
• 5^th & Vine Streets
• Gov’t Square-Area F (5^th & Main Streets)
• 5^th & Lawrence Streets

All customers can access their routes at the following:

• Routes 12, 16 & 25 at 4^th & Walnut Street bus stop (BB&T Bank)
• Route 2X at 4^th & Sycamore Street bus stop (OurHealth Clinic)

Thanksgiving Day Race Detours

ALL routes will be on detour due to the Thanksgiving Day Race. This event will held on Thursday, 11/25/2021, from 6:00AM - 1:00PM.

Signs will be posted at all affected bus stops directing customers where to access their routes.

• City of Newport –  All roads between 5^th Street (north) to the Ohio River will be closed

• City of Covington – All roads between 5^th Street (north) to the Ohio River from Veterans Bridge to Johnson Street are closed (CTC will also be closed @ 6:00AM - 1:00PM)

• ALL bus stops in Downtown Cincinnati will be moved to a temporary bus stop on Race between 4^th & 5^th Streets (Saks Fifth Ave)

Any customers from 5^th Street (north) to the Ohio river will need to access routes below during detour hours:

• Due to Downtown Newport being closed - All customers will need to access the route 12 at 6^th & Monmouth Street (Newport)

• Due to Downtown Newport being closed - All customers will need to access the route 25 on York at 7^th Street (Newport)

• Due to Downtown Newport being closed - All customers will need to access the route 16 on 11^th Street at Isabella (Newport)

All customers that use the CTC & on 4^th Street in Covington (Routes: 1, 3, 5, 7, & 8) will need to access routes below:

• Scott & 6^th Streets (Lee’s Chicken)

All bus stops in Downtown Cincinnati will be closed

• Temporary bus stop will be located on Race between 4^th & 5^th Streets (Saks Fifth Ave)

Light Up The Square Detours

Due to some road closures on the evenings of Wednesday (11/24), Thursday (11/25), & Friday (11/26), between the hours of 5:00PM - 11:00PM each night; all route 2X, 12, 16, & 25 units will be on a short detour for Light up the Square on 5^th Street (Cincinnati). 

*The following bus stops will be closed:

• 5^th & Elm Streets
• 5^th & Vine Streets
• Gov’t Square-Area F (5^th & Main Streets)
• 5^th & Lawrence Streets

All customers can access their routes at the following:

• Routes 12, 16, & 25 at 4^th & Walnut Street bus stop
• Route 2X at 4^th & Sycamore Street bus stop

Thanksgiving Service Schedules

Service Alert: On Thursday, November 25th, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, TANK will operate a Weekend/Holiday schedule. Please plan your trip accordingly, normal schedule will resume on Friday. See the schedules at www.tankbus.org

Daylight Saving Time Reminder

Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday, November 7th, at 2AM. Don't forget to set your clocks back by 1 hour! Losing an hour also means it will be darker, sooner in the evenings. A great way to help our drivers see you at your stop is to shine your phone light as you see the bus approaching. Our drivers appreciate it, as some stops are not as well lit as others, and they want to ensure they can see you. Thank you!

Flying Pig Marathon 2021 Detours & Closures

Notice to riders: ALL routes will be on detour Saturday, October 30th and Sunday, October 31st for the Flying Pig Marathon. View all the detours and closures here - Flying Pig Marathon 2021 Detours & Closures > TANK - Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (tankbus.org)

2X - CVG Main Terminal

On Monday, October 18th, the bus stop at the CVG Main Terminal will be moving slightly. The new location will be in the last bay of the ground transportation turn-around. (Zone 5)

REMINDER: October 2021 Service Changes

Reminder, on Saturday, October 9th, TANK will start running new schedules on a number of routes. 

Visit October 2021 Service Changes to review all the upcoming changes tomorrow.

We are also experiencing a paper schedule shortage due to supply shortages. We will have some schedules available this weekend, but only a limited supply. We will keep everyone updated as the new schedules come in.

Ticket Validators Are Live

TANK and Metro have spent the past several months installing and testing all new ticket validators for our buses to help create a truly touch-free payment experience, and it is now available for use to our riders! Pairing the validators with the Transit app is a great way to allow passengers to plan their trip, track their ride, buy tickets, and now scan their tickets all in one easy to use app in the palm of your hands.

Curious to see how the validators work before you ride? Review our video to see how easy it is to scan your bus pass right from your phone.

We Want To Hear From You!

We are making adjustments to our digital platforms and communications to better service our riders, and we need your feedback. This quick survey will help us better understand our riders and how you would like to get information from us to keep you informed of what's going on at TANK. Everyone that submits a survey will be entered to win a 30-day TANK bus pass, you will just need to submit your contact information at the end of the survey. Thank you for taking the time to answer these questions so we can better serve you. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TANKSurvey2021

October 2021 Service Changes

Attention TANK Passengers, on Saturday, October 9^th, TANK will start running new schedules on a number of routes. Over the last 6-months, our driver shortage and increased traffic congestion has led to a decrease in reliability, and these changes are being made to address those issues. We’ve also heard a desire to have more one-seat rides between Kenton and Campbell Counties, and these new schedules will help accomplish this by having regular “interlining” between two specific routes. 

Adjustments will be made to the following schedules: #1, #2X, #3, #5, #7, #8, #12, #16, #25, #32X, #40X, #42X. 

Visit October 2021 Service Changes to review all of the changes and time tables.

To see how your trip will change on October 9^th, use the Real-Time Trip Planner on tankbus.org, and be sure to set the “On this day” to after October 9^th.

Octoberfest Road Closures & Detours

Due to the road closures for Octoberfest 2021, on 2^nd & 3^rd Streets in Cincinnati, all routes for 1, 5, 7, 8, 12 & ALL express routes going to and from Covington/I-75 will be on detour.

Detours begin on Sunday, 9/12/2021 at 6PM until Monday, 9/20/2021 at 5PM.

3^rd & Race bus stop will be closed, all customers can access routes at the following:

• Routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 12-covington, 39x, & 40x = 4^th & Walnut bus stop (BB&T)
• Routes 2x, 17x, 22x, 30x, 32x, & 42x = 4^th & Postal Place (FC Cincinnati Gift Shop)

Signs will be placed at affected bus stops & extra Supervisors will be in Cincinnati to help customers each day. Thank you.

2X & 25X 2-Week Detours

Due to construction and unsafe conditions during the day, 5^th Street (Cincinnati) between Race & Vine Streets will be closed.  All route 2X & 25X (PM only) routes will be on a detour Mon.-Fri. from 9:00AM to 4:00PM only. This detour will last 2 weeks.

Bus stops will be closed at 5^th at Elm and 5^th at Vine.

• Customers needing to catch the Route 2X can access the route on 4^th Street at Postal Pl.  

• Customers needing to catch the Route 25X (PM only) can access the route on 5th Street at Sycamore Street   

Labor Day Bus Schedule

Happy Labor Day from TANK! We're grateful for the incredible people who work hard to keep our buses clean, maintained, and moving for you. As a reminder, TANK is running on a weekend schedule today for the Holiday.

Riverfest Route Detours & Closures

Due to the WEBN/Riverfest event, TANK will have detours beginning at 6PM on Sunday, September 5^th. Bus service from NKU to Riverfest will not be available this year.

• City of Newport – All roads between 17^th street to the Ohio River & Washington Ave to the Licking River will be closed
• City of Covington – All roads between 5^th street to the Ohio River from the Veterans Bridge to Johnson St. are closed

The Covington Transit Center (CTC) will also be closed because of this. All customers that use the Downtown Cincinnati, CTC, and 4^th Street in Covington (Routes: 1, 2x, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 16, 25, 39x, 40x, & 42x) will need to access their routes at Scott & 6^th Street (Lee’s Chicken location).

There will be no service downtown at all beginning at 6PM on Sunday. These changes will remain in effect until Monday morning. We will have every supervisor on duty during this time to assist passengers with these changes if needed, and we will have signs posted at the effected bus stops that will direct you to the correct stop to catch your bus. Thank you for your understanding.

Cincinnati Reds Day at TANK

It is Cincinnati Reds day at TANK! We're rooting for our home team by allowing our drivers to wear Red's shirts and/or hats today in celebration. If you see a driver out of their full uniform, this is why :) Let's go Reds!

Presidential Visit - 7/21/21 - Expect Traffic Delays

President Biden will be in the downtown Cincinnati area for a private, internationally televised evening event on Wednesday, 7/21/2021. Area Highways and Cincinnati/NKY side streets will be affected by the Secret Service & his motorcade. While we do not know the exact time that the President will be in town, we know that there will likely be significant delays to all routes, particularly in the late afternoon and evening hours.