Kansas City ATA Threatens Bus Shut Down Amid Budget FAIL

Earlier this week we talked about KCMO bus money problems and frustration amid budget discussions. 

And now our bloggy gossip turns into NEWS FACT after city hall drops the ball again . . .

KANSAS CITY ATA FEARS SHUT DOWN WITHOUT CITY HALL CASH!!!

 Here's a peek at the stalled talks and no progress this week . . . 

KCATA warned the city council that service could grind to a halt in two weeks if it doesn't get the funding it needs.

The KCATA Commission said, unless the ordinance passes, they'll be forced to begin cutting routes and potentially shut down services entirely by mid-August. This is because they haven't received any of the nearly $47 million approved back in late April, KCATA said.

KCATA is currently operating on a line of credit, but that's now been exhausted.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Fox4: KC City Council fails to pass ordinance for KCATA funding; bus service could shut down

Developing . . .