Lextran Logo 2 625588497d46e

Lextran

200 West Loudon Avenue
Lexington, KY 40508
United States
(859) 244-2007
Visit Company Website

More Info on Lextran

Lextran Logo 2 625588497d46e

Lextran operates a fleet of 73 buses, including a University of Kentucky campus shuttle service, and contracts a door-to door Paratransit service through Red Cross WHEELS. Our mainline bus service runs from 5:30 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Regular bus fare is one dollar and includes unlimited transfers on a one way trip.

Press Releases

Lextran
To improve the rider experience at the Lextran Downtown Transit Center, Lextran is working to renovate the interior area of the center in April.
These renovations will help to improve Lextran’s rider experience through modernized facilities.
March 18, 2025
Lextran
fredcombs
Combs, who has been with the agency for more than seven years, will step into the general manager position in January 2024.
Dec. 21, 2023
Lextran
Jill Barnett
Barnett has decided to leave the agency after 14 years for a position outside of the transit industry; her last day with Lextran will be July 26.
July 10, 2023
Lextran
Lextran Wheels Lextran
The contract will see RATP Dev USA manage and operate the Wheels Paratransit service, effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Sept. 14, 2022
Transdev
Lextran Credit Trandev
The partnership between Lextran and Transdev stretches more than 20 years.
Nov. 4, 2021
Lextran
On Friday, August 24, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Lextran will receive a $2.3 million grant to replace aging diesel buses in their fleet.
On Friday, August 24, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced Lextran will receive a $2.3 million grant to replace aging diesel buses in their fleet...
Aug. 27, 2018
Lextran unveiled a new brand identity on Sunday, July 1 including a new mission statement, logo, graphics, and color-scheme.
July 2, 2018
Lextran bus operator Mike Burnett won first place in the Pre-Trip Safety Inspection Challenge at the APTA International Bus Roadeo and Conference.
May 22, 2018
Lextran has increased service on Route 21 – Airport / Keeneland for the duration of the Keeneland Spring Meet.
April 11, 2018
Lextran will hold the ribbon cutting and grand opening for their new headquarters at 10 a.m. on Wednesday May 25, 2016.
May 24, 2016

Articles

Lextran
Lextran will receive $3 million in CMAQ funds.
Vehicle replacement projects at three transit agencies, as well as one active transportation project were among the projects awarded funds.
Feb. 7, 2023
TARC
TARC will receive $4.7 million to replace 45 older buses with cleaner, more fuel-efficient buses.
Approximately 58 buses will be replaced at four transit agencies with a mix of new diesel, natural gas and battery-electric vehicles.
Oct. 14, 2020
City of Louisville
Carrie Butler will resign from Lextran Sept. 16 and start at TARC on Sept. 21.
Butler will begin at TARC on Sept. 21 and is expected to use her deep transit and public service experience to bring “stability and energy” to the transit system.
Sept. 11, 2020

Additional content from Lextran

Lextran riders can look forward to expanded Sunday service in 2016, at the same low fare they pay today.Starting Jan. 3, Lextran will expand Sunday service on routes 1 through...
Dec. 29, 2015
Lextran
George Ward is the executive director of the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream Research Campus.
Advocates for business, education and tourism have been named to the Lextran Board of Directors. George Ward is the executive director of the University of Kentucky’s Coldstream...
Nov. 4, 2015
Lextran, in partnership with LexArts, recently installed a new exhibit at its downtown transit center. The exhibit features work from local artist Blake Eames. Eames’ four colorful...
Aug. 3, 2015
Lextran
Lextran Board of Directors Chairman Jeff Fugate announced a major new partnership between UK and Lextran Tuesday morning.
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto, along with Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and Lextran Board Chair Jeff Fugate, announced a major new partnership between UK and Lextran...
June 16, 2015
Lextran
Carrie Butler spent 8 years at the Transit Authority of River City in Louisville, Kentucky, where she served as director of planning and oversaw service planning, on-street infrastructure, long range planning and other capital projects
The Lextran Board of Directors approved the appointment of Carrie Butler as general manager. Butler is an employee of Transdev (formerly Veolia Transportation), and replaces Rocky...
Feb. 17, 2015
Lextran’s 187 employees and 72 buses will be located at the site, which has been vacant for four years.
Dec. 8, 2014
Burke has accepted a position as director of Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) in Sarasota, Fla.
Nov. 20, 2014
Img 6185 Edit 10253472
Once again, Lextran will offer transportation to Keeneland for the Spring Meet for just $1 each way. This year, a special partnership with Keeneland will offset the cost of a ...
Sept. 11, 2014
The Lextran Board of Directors voted in June to enter into an agreement with General Electric for the purchase of the 13.69 acre tract of property at 200 West Loudon Avenue, former...
Sept. 30, 2013
Lextran recently entered into a new partnership with Commuter Advertising, a digital transit media provider to sell, manage and broadcast digital advertising onboard Lextran buses...
Aug. 6, 2013
In a June meeting of the Lextran Board of Directors, board members voted unanimously to enter into an agreement with General Electric for the purchase of the 13.69 acre tract ...
June 20, 2013
All Lextran bus stops are getting a makeover, featuring dynamic double-sided signage with information to obtain your next bus departure time.
May 3, 2013
Celebrate Earth Day with Lextran this Sunday, April 22nd. In an effort to encourage Lexingtonians to lower their carbon footprint and reduce vehicle emissions, all Lextran rides...
April 20, 2012
Two of the new buses are 35-foot models featuring hybrid-electric technology. The remaining five vehicles are 29-foot models, with diesel engines that adhere to the 2010 Clean...
June 14, 2011