Credit to TKC READERS for mentioning this urban fact of life years ago . . . Now, local news is finally picking up the story . . .
KANSAS CITY FREEBIE BUS RIDES OFTEN SERVE AS DE FACTO HOMELESS SHELTERS & THIS THREATENS DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS!!!
In extreme weather we've seen buses serve as mobile KCMO warming & cooling centers.
Now . . .
More people are speaking out against the threat given that so many local progressives don't seem to understand the implications and consequences of "free stuff" advocacy . . . Check-it:
KCATA driver Wendell Ferguson also contacted us about the issues what he calls "ride-a-rounders" cause.
"It's easy to sit out here and say this is a good idea. Free fare this is a great idea, but once you get out here and you are assaulted and cussed at all day," Ferguson said.
A study presented last week to the KCATA Board about the financial implications of reinstating bus fares also could address loop riders, people who ride the bus for shelter or for other non-transportation reasons.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Passenger, driver say incident at KCATA bus stop shows dangers of free fares
A Kansas City bus driver is speaking out after KCATA studied ended free fares, but has yet to make any changes. He calls it a safety issue.
Of course, here is the counterpoint . . .
'We want zero fare forever': Bus riders in KC demand free bus fare ahead of new year
After efforts from dozens at last week's Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) board meeting, thousands of bus riders await the future of the bus system.
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