2011 Indiana Code
TITLE 36. LOCAL GOVERNMENT
ARTICLE 9. TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
CHAPTER 5. SPECIAL FARES AND PROGRAMS FOR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

IC 36-9-5
Chapter 5. Special Fares and Programs for Transportation Systems

IC 36-9-5-1
Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter applies to the following boards:
(1) The board of directors of a public transportation corporation or regional transportation authority.
(2) The works board of a municipality that owns, operates, or leases a public transportation system.
(3) Any other board with comparable authority for public transportation.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.78.

IC 36-9-5-2
Reduced fares for persons 65 years of age or older
Sec. 2. (a) A board may establish a special schedule of fares applicable to the transportation of persons sixty-five (65) years of age or older. The schedule may provide for fares that approximate in cost not more than one-half (1/2) of the public transportation system's regular one-way fare for transportation on regular routes within the system's service area. The reduced rate may also apply to transfers and other special services but may not apply to charter service or any transportation provided outside the service area.
(b) A board acting under this section may require a method of identification to be presented by a passenger to qualify for a reduced fare.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.78.

IC 36-9-5-3
Other programs authorized
Sec. 3. A board may also establish programs for classes of persons other than those described in section 2 of this chapter. These programs must be based on the needs of the persons to be served.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.78.

IC 36-9-5-4
Programs to increase use of public transportation
Sec. 4. A board may establish programs designed to increase the use of the public transportation system.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.309, SEC.78.