KC Extends Free Bus Rides for Another Year, Future Changes Possible

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KC Extends Free Bus Rides for Another Year, Future Changes Possible

Kansas City will keep its popular zero-fare bus system in place for at least another year after the city council voted to renew its annual $70.9 million contract with the KC Area Transportation Authority (KCATA).  However, the legislation also directs the city manager to study the costs and benefits of shifting to an alternative “functional free fare” model, which could mean anything from reinstating fares for some riders in the future or handin…