IndyGo, Mayor Hogsett Announce IndyGo Veteran Pass

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — IndyGo and Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Wednesday the new Veteran Fare Cards, a pass allowing veterans to ride IndyGo fixed route service fare-free. Several veteran service organizations and city leaders have supported the effort to provide veterans with free IndyGo access, the transit company said in a release.

“This an exciting moment for the City of Indianapolis and our veterans, as they will now be able to better navigate their lives with the freedom they fought to protect,” said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, in a release. “Together, we are making a statement that Indianapolis is a welcoming place for America’s heroes – and thanks to our continued efforts as One City, we can be sure that Indianapolis will remain a welcoming home for our United States veterans for generations to come.”

• Valid Government Issued photo ID and DD 214 Certificate of Release/Discharge from Active Duty
• Valid US Department of Veterans Affairs ID

“IndyGo is driven to honor those who have served,” said IndyGo Board of Directors President, Danny Crenshaw, in a release. “We feel it is our duty to help provide access for veterans who protect the freedoms that we enjoy and at times take for granted. This will help improve their health, wellbeing, and self-sufficiency.”

IndyGo said the free fare program will provide unlimited access to their fixed route bus network, but will not include paratransit (Open Door) service.

Initial cards are $2.00 and replacement cards cost $5.00. Veterans may complete the enrollment process at the Transit Center’s Customer Service Desk at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center, 201 E. Washington St., weekdays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon.

Beginning today, Indianapolis veterans can ride @IndyGoBus fixed routes fare free with the new IndyGo Veteran Pass. Thanks to the hard work of @Kreider4Indy, @VoteVop, @HRH_HHOOT, @IndyGo, @IndyOVS and countless others who helped make this program a reality. pic.twitter.com/ARm6uaiqdL
— Mayor Joe Hogsett (@IndyMayorJoe) July 18, 2018

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