Kansas City Council Approves Contract to Continue KCATA Operations

Kansas City saves buses from cuts with new KCATA contract. Most riders will soon pay fares

Kansas City and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority finalized a contract today, after months of fraught negotiations. The city’s bus service will continue without any cuts, but $2 fares will be reinstated.

Kansas City Council approves contract to continue KCATA operations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Kansas City Council approved a measure late Thursday afternoon to fund the bus service through April of next year. The agreement came about 24 hours before thousands of riders would've been stranded. Things to do in Kansas City this weekend: Aug. 15-17 Mayor Quinton Lucas said the city council approved a 12-month contract with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) to continue essential bus service op…

Bus contract issues between city, KCATA 'resolved,' Mayor Lucas says

Mayor Quinton Lucas told KMBC 9 that contracts between the city and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority have been “resolved” after talks Thursday morning. The mayor said he will introduce a proposal at the city council meeting regarding the funding.

Kansas City ATA Funding Crisis Resolved?!?

Probably . . .It's not a done deal yet but the cash from city hall is on the table and, behind the scenes, it looks like more power over the organization now rests with city hall  . . . Here's the report:   Read more at tonyskansascity.com