Kansas City 2026 Bus Layoffs Begin

Now that transit hype for the World Cup is complete, local routes and workers earn cruel consideration from management. 

Here are the basics . . . 

"KCATA said the service adjustments were originally scheduled to begin in May but were deferred through the availability of World Cup-related funding.

"Under the approved budget for the fiscal year, the city allocated $83.3 million for transit operations. 

"Completion of the approved service plan will also result in workforce reductions, including approximately 48 bus operator positions, according to KCATA. "

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Fox4KC: KCATA to make route changes, workforce reductions