The IndyGo Foundation, with support from the PNC Foundation, awarded more than 27,000 bus passes to 79 local nonprofit organizations to increase accessibility on public transport for Marion County residents. The free passes will assist vulnerable residents through the IndyGo Foundation’s Mobility Access Fund to decrease financial barriers in their access to public transportation and to assist them in seeking employment, food, healthcare and other essential services.
“Bus passes are one of the greatest needs of nonprofit organizations and the easiest way to provide clients with immediate assistance,” said IndyGo Foundation Executive Director Emily Meaux. “The bus pass grants have become a hallmark of the IndyGo Foundation, and we are thrilled to expand the program this year to serve more in our community.”
The latest round of support has enabled the distribution of one-day and monthly bus passes. This is the largest number of passes distributed since the program’s inception in 2021.
“PNC’s support of IndyGo reflects our commitment to help drive equity, especially in our communities of color,” said Jason Eckerle, PNC regional president of central and southern Indiana. “Finding transit solutions for underserved populations in our city is not just about economic empowerment, it is about equitable access to help them improve their quality of life, economic mobility, workforce development, health and wellness and other socially enriching services.”
To view the full list of nonprofits who granted passes through the support of the IndyGo Foundation, IndyGo and the PNC Foundation, click here.
The 2022-2023 bus pass grant period is currently closed, however, nonprofit organizations can apply to receive a discount on bus pass purchases.
