A long-awaited transportation solution arrived in Vincennes on Monday with the official launch of the Vincennes Trolley Service.

The occasion was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at City Hall, attended by city officials, community leaders, and residents. Guests even boarded the trolley for its inaugural route, which includes over 50 convenient stops across the city.

“This service is designed to get people where they need to go—doctor’s offices, the hospital, grocery stores, and other key locations,” said Vincennes Mayor Joe Yochum. The project became a reality thanks to funding from the Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) and other sources, which supported surveys, consulting, the purchase of buses, and the ability to offer free rides Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Jamie Dugan, Community Coordinator for the City of Vincennes, emphasized the importance of this service:
“Transportation has always come up in community conversations. It was the top outcome of our survey, tying into health, wellness, and economic development. This is a giant day for us.” she said.

Operated through the Vincennes YMCA’s VanGo program, the trolley service aims to ease the burden on VanGo’s on-demand transportation. YMCA CEO Dennis Kordes explained how the new system complements existing services:
“This will help alleviate some of the stress on our on-demand service, especially for larger apartment complexes where demand is highest.”

The trolley route takes about an hour to complete, and an app is available to help riders track the buses in real time and plan their trips.

Learn more about the Vincennes Trolley Service and download the app by following the links below.

Download the Passio GO app here

Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…

iOS https://apps.apple.com/us/app/passio-go/id1203861956

Just arrive 5 minutes early at any signed stop, signal the driver.

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*𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠; 𝑉𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑠 𝑇𝑟𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑝 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑎𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑐𝑡 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑦𝑠 𝑜𝑛 𝑠𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑑𝑢𝑙𝑒

*Walmart – Pharmacy Entrance (top of the hour)

Hart Street – McDonald’s

Hart Street across from Stonehenge Drive

Hart Street & 14th Street

Hart Street & Upper 11th Street

Hart Street & 9th Street

Hart Street between 6th & 7th Streets

6th Street & Shelby Street

6th Street & Harrison Street

*8th Street – Dollar General (11 min past the hour)

Washington Avenue & Locust Street

St. Clair Street & Indiana Street

St. Clair Street & 6th Street

6th Street & Vollmer Street

6th Street & State Street

6th Street & Kessinger Street

Minneapolis Avenue – McDonald’s

Salvation Army

Jefferson & 1st Street

Bowman Terrace 1st Shelter

Bowman Terrace 3rd Shelter

Bowman Terrace 5th Shelter

Gemtron

Chestnut & Red Skelton

1st Street – Homeland Security

Tecumseh Street – Clark Hall

*VU – 2nd Street in Shircliff Humanities Parking Lot (24 min past the hour)

1st Street – Student Housing

1st Street – Medical Center

1st Street – Riverview Apartments

1st Street & Main Street

Vigo Street – City Hall

Vigo Street & 4th Street

6th Street & Church Street

*Good Samaritan Hospital (GSH) – 6th Street Entrance (33 min past the hour)

French Towne Apartments

6th Street & Bayou Street

6th Street – Davita Dialysis

9th Street & Prairie Street

Willow Street – VA Clinic

Presidential Estates – 1st Lower

Presidential Estates – 2nd Middle

Presidential Estates – 3rd Upper

*Autumn Ridge (43 min past the hour)

Emison & Cavanaugh Street

15th Street & Laplant Street

15th Street & Parkinson Street

15th Street & Church Street

St. Vincent DePaul

Main Street & 19th Street

Main Street & 22nd Street

After Round About & Texas Roadhouse

Kimmell Road – First Vincennes Savings Bank