(Kansas City, Mo. – July 30, 2008) On Sunday, August 3, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) will implement a 25¢ increase to the ADA paratransit fare.
In 2006, the fixed-route bus fare was increased from $1 to $1.25. Federal guidelines allow ADA paratransit fares to be twice the fare of bus fare. However, until now the fare has stayed at $2. The new fare for Share-A-Fare rides is $2.25. Customers must have exact fare; the drivers do not issue change.
Share-A-Fare (SAF) is a transportation program that serves people who need door-to-door transportation because a disability prevents them from independently using bus service. The service provides Complementary Paratransit trips as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout The Metro bus service area, as well as some other transportation services for eligible persons in Kansas City, Mo. Most people using the program are 65 years old or older or have a disability. Share-A-Fare customers must submit an application to determine eligibility.
For questions about applications and eligibility, call the Share-A-Fare office at 816-346-0810. More information about Share-A-Fare is available online.
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