TARC Launches All-Electric ZeroBus Downtown

Barry Barker, TARC, Ryan Popple, Proterra, and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, join TARC for their All-Electric ZeroBus fleet launch at the Slugger Museum in downtown Louisville.

Barry Barker, TARC, Ryan Popple, Proterra, and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, join TARC for their All-Electric ZeroBus fleet launch at the Slugger Museum in downtown Louisville.

Mayor Greg Fischer joined TARC and other local officials today at the Louisville Slugger Museum to kick off the start of ZeroBus service in downtown Louisville.

ZeroBus, TARC’s all-electric fleet, is now providing fare-free rides for passengers along Main, Market and Fourth streets. The zero-emissions all-electric buses replace diesel-powered trolleys, the highest polluting TARC vehicles.

“ZeroBus changes the game for public transportation in downtown and represents the type of progress and forward-thinking focus we are embracing to improve our city,” said Fischer, who joined TARC Executive Director J. Barry Barker and others on a maiden ZeroBus trip.

“Louisville is the first city in this part of the country to have a fleet of all-electric buses in operation, putting us at the leading edge of high-technology, cleaner, greener transportation,” Barker said. “We encourage everyone to hop on a ZeroBus and stop along the way for some of the best Louisville has to offer in restaurants, museums and entertainment.”

The vehicles, with free wi-fi onboard, arrive at stops frequently – from every 10-18 minutes depending on the time of day – and offer a quiet ride. With expansive windows, an oval shape and a colorful blue and green design, they’re a distinctive addition to downtown.

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