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June 1 marked the end of Kansas City Area Transportation Authority’s free bus fare policy, the first in the country when it was implemented in 2020. Some riders are worried about how bus fare will affect their budget.
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@kcur893 Bus riders across the Kansas City metro now have to pay to ride the bus for the first time in six years. The move has been months in the making, as the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority deals with major budget problems that stem from a lack of regional funding. To help riders adjust, the KCATA has implemented a three-week grace period for those who are not prepared to or cannot pay for the bus. Some riders can also qualify for free or reduced fare, but they must apply. On the first day of fares, KCUR staff headed to the Metro Center at 39th and Troost to speak with riders about the fare system’s rollout and how it’s impacting them. 🎙️Interviews by Brandon Azim 📹Produced and filmed by Zach Perez 🖥️Edited by Madeline Fox #kansascity #bus #publictransportation ♬ original sound - KCUR - Kansas City
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