TANK Announces August Launch Of On-Demand Service - Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky

TANK Announces August Launch Of On-Demand Service

TANK Plus begins operation on Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Campbell County – On Tuesday, 8/13/2024 TANK will hold a kick-off Service Launch & Ribbon Cutting event at 10 a.m. to celebrate the introduction of Microtransit service to the Northern Kentucky community.


TANK Plus will be launching on Tuesday, August 13, with a Ribbon Cutting event at the Campbell County Senior Center from 10:00 AM-10:30 AM. Representatives from Campbell County Fiscal Court, various Campbell County cities, TANK and other community organizations will be on hand to launch the service.


What is TANK Plus? TANK Plus is a flexible, on-demand way to get around, curb-to-curb within a designated zone, or to connect to the TANK fixed route network for travel outside of the zone. Microtransit is designed to provide transit in areas of low-density that do not have access to fixed route bus service. TANK is introducing this service model in Campbell County as a year-long pilot. The service will provide critical mobility to medical facilities, school and basic necessities like fresh food and groceries for many Campbell County residents.

“In recent years, we’ve seen significant changes in how our residents live and travel, with many seniors choosing to stay in their homes longer but facing challenges with driving,” said Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery. “TANK Plus addresses these challenges by offering on-demand, curb-to-curb service that connects residents in Newport, Southgate, Cold Spring, Highland Heights, Melbourne, and Silver Grove to vital services such as grocery stores, medical facilities, and more, ensuring they have the mobility they need.”
Media Contact Campbell County Fiscal Court Justin Otto 859-547-1806 jotto@campbellcountyky.gov


Transit needs have changed in recent years and using an on-demand service model to meet mobility needs is something TANK has been investigating for some time.


“We are excited to be able to bring transit service to communities that have not, in some cases, had public transit services in more than a decade. TANK is focusing resources in a new way with TANK Plus, providing direct, affordable, on-demand transit right to the communities and people that need it.” – Gina Douthat, GM


TANK’s Board of Directors is committed to testing new service models and exploring ways to better use technology to provide services. TANK Plus will provide accessible, on-demand, local service for anyone within the designated zones.


“The TANK Board remains steadfast in its dedication to serving those in our community who need our services most. Microtransit represents our solution for reaching individuals in Campbell County areas where fixed transit routes aren’t viable due to low density,” said Gina Rittinger, Chair of the TANK Board of Directors. “We are eager to see how this pilot program benefits our community.”

Learn more here: TANK Plus – Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (tankbus.org)

Service Hours:
Monday-Sunday from 9AM-5PM
Fare Information:
Traveling curb-to-curb within the zone is $5.00 per trip
Traveling from your zone to a designated fixed route transfer point is $2.50 per trip (Full bus fare will apply for fixed route trips)
Fixed Route Transfer Points: