IndyGo announced in a statement that it will be offering fare-free rides and extended service for NBA All-Star 2024.
Free-fare begins Feb. 15 and extended service begins Feb. 16 on high-frequency routes departing from the Julia M. Carson Transit Center (CTC), with last departure at 12:30 a.m. to provide transportation after scheduled events end.
How do I access free rides?
To access free rides, all you have to do is get on the bus.
To figure out which route is best for you, you can choose one of four options:
- Google Maps (choose transit option).
- The MyStop app.
- IndyGo’s Trip Planner (indygo.net/plan-your-trip/).
- Call IndyGo’s Customer Care Center – 317-635-3344.
“Once you determine your route, go to your designated stop, board the IndyGo bus and enjoy your free, warm ride as you skip the frustrations of heavy traffic, parking downtown and walking long distances in the cold!” IndyGo said in their statement.
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When is the NBA All-Star Game?
The NBA All-Star Game will take place at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 18, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
What are the best routes for accessing NBA All-Star events?
For those attending All-Star events at Lucas Oil Stadium, riders can take Route 8. Those traveling westbound can exit at the Washington and Illinois streets stop and those traveling eastbound can exit at the Maryland and Missouri streets stop. Lucas Oil Stadium is a few blocks south and within walking distance of those stops.
For those attending All-Star events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, riders can board nearly any route traveling toward downtown and exit at the CTC as Gainbridge Fieldhouse is one block south and within walking distance.
Katie Wiseman is a trending news intern at IndyStar. Contact her at [email protected]. Follow her on Twitter @itskatiewiseman.
