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.
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!
Government Square Area E and F Closed
TANK stops located at Government Square area E & F on 5th Street temporarily closed--
ALL Route 12, 16, & 25 Outbound Buses: Customers will catch these routes at 4th St. at Walnut Bus Stop (BB&T BANK)
Route 25X (PM only) Outbound Buses: Customers will need to catch 25X afternoon buses at 5th & Sycamore Bus Stop (Taft Theater)
**Bus Stop Closure signs are up at Gov’t Sq. directing customers to their new temporary pick up locations.
This change may last well into the summer.
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.
Typo on 25x schedule- Downtown Timepoint
There is a typo on the printed schedule for the 25x. The first outbound timepoint in downtown should be “5th at Elm”, not “4th at Sycamore.” We apologize for the misinformation, and have updated the PDF version of the schedule online. Google Maps and the Transit App are showing the accurate pick up locations on 5th St.
Southbank Shuttle --Not in Service
The Southbank Shuttle route is not in service, until further notice.
The trolleys will remain "closed" due to decreased demand, during the COVID19 pandemic.
It is unknown when the route will resume.
January 2021 Service Change Highlights - Jobs Express
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: JOBS EXPRESS SERVICE -- Jobs Express routes offer shift-aligned schedules to major employment centers in Hebron, as well as all-day, hourly service to the Florence Industrial Area (the area currently served by the #1 Industrial). These routes also offer park and ride options for local residents heading to Cincinnati.
You can find details about the January service change as information becomes available by visiting https://www.tankbus.org/2021-service-changes
January 2021 Service Change Highlights - Neighborhood 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: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE -- Neighborhood routes offer service every 40 minutes during the week, with hourly service on weekend. Late night and/or weekend service will be improved greatly in places like Ludlow, West Newport, Crestview Hills/Medical Village, and Holman Ave/City Heights.
You can find details about the January service change as information becomes available by visiting https://www.tankbus.org/2021-service-changes
Riders Must Wear Mask over Nose & Mouth
In response to COVID-19, the safety of our passengers and drivers is our primary goal at TANK.We encourage everyone to protect themselves by wearing cloth face coverings especially when riding the bus.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has stated that face masks could provide some benefit in preventing the spread of the disease.
Visit CDC.gov for more information regarding COVID-19 including instructions on how to make your own mask.