KCATA Board Approves KCMO Contract
Kansas City, Mo. (Aug.15, 2025) - The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the contract for service with the City of Kansas City, Mo., this morning in a special meeting.
“First and foremost, we are thankful that service will continue uninterrupted,” said Frank White III, KCATA CEO. “We appreciate City Manager Vasquez shepherding this contract process to a successful conclusion and look forward to working with Councilman Eric Bunch on our Board, who will provide a direct line of communication with the Council.”
Some of the key terms of the new contract include:
- This will be a 12-month contract running through April 30, 2026.
- Fares will be reinstated in 2026. Free fares will be offered to those who qualify, but they will need to obtain a specific fare mechanism.
“This agreement ensures that residents in Kansas City, Mo., continue to have reliable access to the transportation services they depend on,” said Bridgette Williams, vice chair of the KCATA Board. “The contract also allows us to now focus on the agenda of true regionalism, which includes the implementation of functionally free fare policy and uniting the region to ensure equitable transportation for everyone.”
“We are grateful for the advocacy demonstrated and want to assure the community, especially our current riders, that KCATA is committed to building a better, more connected transit system, and delivering a customer experience we can all be proud of,” said Reginald Townsend, KCATA Board Chair.
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