With 32,121 total passenger rides provided in 2016, B.G. Transit overall ridership remained relatively stable in comparison to the prior year. Regarding 2016 rides, nearly 87 percent (27,840) were taken by persons qualifying for Elderly & Disabled Fare Assistance and 3 percent (975 rides) were provided to persons boarding and/or departing in the areas immediately outside Bowling Green’s corporation limits.
General fare ridership, however, increased by 13 percent (3,218) in 2016 compared to 2015 (2,847). The majority of these rides (95%) were provided to passengers boarding and departing the transit within Bowling Green’s city limits. This is the most marked increase recorded in B.G. Transit general fare ridership in recent years.
Although it is unknown why the increase occurred, it is an indication that the B.G. Transit is gaining ground in being viewed as a public transportation system available for everyone’s use. This is a welcome trend the City hopes will continue.
The B.G. Transit is the City of Bowling Green’s public transit system, and it is open to all for use. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. For rides originating and ending within Bowling Green’s corporation limits, the general fare (one way) is $3.50. For rides originating and/or ending outside the city limits, the general fare is $4. Half-priced fares are available to persons aged 65 years or older, children (4-13 years of age) and those with disabilities. For more information about the B.G. Transit (including how to receive the reduced fares noted above), please call 419-354-6203.
To schedule a ride, call: 1-800-579-4299.
For persons with speech and/or hearing impairments, contact us through the Ohio Relay Network at 1-800-750-0750.
To learn more about the B.G. Transit, check out our website: www.bgohio.org or contact us at (419) 354-6203.
