LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Transit Authority of River City is offering free bus rides on all TARC buses on race days beginning at 4 a.m. on Friday, May 5 until 1 a.m. on Sunday, May 7. Every ride, regardless of where riders are traveling, will be free

What You Need To Know

  • TARC is offering free rides for anyone for Kentucky Oaks and Derby

  • The free rides are part of an effort to promote responsible alcohol consumption during the two biggest days of racing

  • The sponsor of the free rides, said its provided over 8 million free rides across the country for large public gatherings of all kinds

  • TARC has route information, a rider guide and a trip planner to help you get where you are going

The program is an effort to promote responsible alcohol consumption.

Alison Hanrahan, community affairs manager with Molson Coors said, “Our Free Rides program is a crucial part of our alcohol responsibility initiative, ensuring those celebrating the city’s favorite sporting pastime have a free option to get home safely.”

The company said it has provided over 8 million free rides through partnerships with local mass transit. They also sponsor free-ride programs during event like St. Patrick’s Day, New Year’s Eve and other sporting events throughout the country.

Carrie Butler, executive director of TARC added, “TARC is proud of this partnership and thanks Molson Coors for its sponsorship of this weekend-long celebration. As always, TARC will be there to help individuals of all abilities travel to and from their destinations safely.”

TARC has route information and a rider guide on their website, as well as a trip planner to help you get where you are going. 

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