Kansas City Nonprofits Provide Freebie Bus Passes As Fares Return

Tomorrow, June 1st, bus fares are back . . . Here's an important look at more resources for people who might need transportation help . . . 

This probably the route that local politicos should've taken rather than pushing the system closer to bankruptcy and forcing buses to cancel more routes immediately following the World Cup. 

Check-it: 

"KCATA and United Way are distributing 20,000 free single-day passes to more than 100 nonprofits across the metro. The first batch arrives by the end of next week.

"At Shelter KC, 50% to 75% of clients ride the bus to get services. With their vans already stretched thin, staff face tough choices.

"The new fare system is all-digital. The bus no longer takes cash. KCATA projects $11 million to $15 million in annual revenue now that fares are back."

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