A new high-frequency corridor will connect more people to jobs, entertainment, shopping and community destinations across Newport, Covington and downtown Cincinnati. Getting where you need to go should be simple and convenient. Starting November 7, TANK is strengthening connections across the region by increasing service frequency on key local routes, giving riders more opportunities to […]
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NKU, TANK launch partnership to help reimagine public mobility in NKY
Facing rising operational costs and potential constraints on future public funding, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is working to identify new, sustainable operating models. Northern Kentucky University and TANK, announced a new partnership aimed at reimagining the future of public mobility in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. Through a multidisciplinary […]
TANK Announces Fall Service Improvements to Better Meet Riders’ Needs
Public transit plays an important role in connecting people to work, school, health care, shopping and other destinations throughout Northern Kentucky and downtown Cincinnati. As rider needs continue to evolve, Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced several service improvements that will take effect on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The improvements are designed to […]
TANK announces service changes coming this fall
More frequent buses and a new high-frequency route connecting Newport, Covington and Cincinnati are coming to Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky riders this fall. TANK, the public transit system serving Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties as well as downtown Cincinnati, will implement service changes Nov. 7 to better meet riders’ needs while maintaining sustainable operations. […]
TANK to change KY-8 bridge detour route starting Saturday
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, or TANK, will make several changes to its Licking River Link route starting Saturday, July 11. The route was instituted following the demolition of the 4th Street Bridge (officially called the KY-8 Bridge) and is offered to riders for free. The route’s existing stops in Covington will not change, […]
TANK Plus expands with new Newport Kroger pickup and drop-off location
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, is expanding its TANK Plus service by adding a new drop-off and pick-up-only destination. The west Newport Kroger, located at 20 W. 6th St., is now a TANK Plus “Island,” serving as a designated stop. As part of the launch, riders who travel to or […]
Driving Ridership Through Rewards and Affordable Fare Strategies
Public transit systems across the U.S. are facing a pivotal moment: escalating costs of car ownership including fuel, regular maintenance and parking fees are reshaping how many Americans think about mobility, creating both an opportunity and a challenge for transit agencies. At Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) – which serves Boone, Campbell and Kenton […]
NKU students to turn TANK bus into moving canvas for BLINK
A group of Northern Kentucky University students is spending the summer designing an installation on a TANK bus for BLINK this October. The project explores how bridges, transit routes and human connections link Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. BLINK is the nation’s largest public light and art event, attracting millions of visitors from around the world. The […]
Support local NICUs by stuffing the bus this Saturday
Community members can support local infants in neonatal intensive care units, or NICUs, this Saturday at two special events implemented in partnership with the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, Metro and March of Dimes. Residents can help by purchasing unopened diaper and baby wipe packages and putting them in buses at the locations listed below. […]
TANK to suspend service during weekend winter weather
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, often shortened to TANK, will suspend all services, including fixed routes, TANK+ and RAMP services, beginning Saturday at 10 p.m. in anticipation of the weekend’s winter weather. Buses departing before 10 p.m. will complete their routes, even if travel times extend past the 10 p.m. cut off. “Please plan […]

