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 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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TANK to offer shuttle during Fourth Street Bridge closure
If you need a way across the river while the Fourth Street Bridge is closed, the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky, also known as TANK, has you covered. TANK will operate the Licking River Link shuttle during bridge construction, which begins the week of Jan. 12 and continues through the summer of 2028. This free […]
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Free fares on TANK buses Christmas Day
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky will offer free fares all day on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 2025. Free fares will be available on all buses, including normal fixed routes, the Southbank Shuttle and TANK’s paratransit service, RAMP. “Offering free service on Christmas Day is one small way we can give back to the community […]
