You and your employer may be missing out on the perfect way to save on commuting costs through the Transit Riders’ Incentive Plan or “TRIP,” for short. More than 150 employers offer this valuable transit benefit to their employees.
TRIP member employers save as much as $100 per employee on yearly payroll taxes. Likewise, employees are enjoying the pre-tax savings, discounted monthly bus passes and lower costs to maintain their automobile through TRIP.
The ideal employee benefit is one that employees value, but doesn’t break the bank. Through TRIP, employers pay at least $4 toward the cost of a Metro bus pass. KCATA matches the $4, so that the minimum employee discount is $8. And that’s just the beginning.
When you, as an employer, enroll in the TRIP program, you:
To enroll in the TRIP program, contact us at or call (816) 346-0274. Our TRIP coordinator will answer your questions, then provide you with a program application.
Once the application process is completed, the coordinator will arrange a meeting to explain and walk you through the required administrative tasks.
You will also receive a program agreement to review and sign. When the agreement is fully executed, your company will be scheduled to begin the program for the next month’s pass sales cycle.
In addition, here’s how we can assist you with encouraging employees to sign up:
As an employee, there are simple ways to realize the savings and other benefits:
You are also eligible for a guaranteed free taxicab ride home in case of an emergency.
If your employer is currently a TRIP member company, signing up is easy. Just contact the Human Resources Dept. or the department designated to handle employee benefits.
If your employer is not a TRIP member, have an HR representative or company decision-maker e-mail us at or call (816) 346-0274 to request information and further explanation of the program.
*Based on AAA 2004 average cost per mile of 14.1 for gasoline, automobile maintenance and tires. Current average could be higher as a result of higher gasoline prices.