Kansas City’s transit agency is facing a budget shortfall. City council members have already approved about 78 million dollars for KCATA and are considering an additional 46 million dollars to keep operations funded through October. In return, they want significant operational changes from the agency.
The proposal would cut routes and reduce service, include staffing reductions, and explore a fare program that charges riders who can afford to pay. The council is expected to vote on the ordinance next week. The aim is to stabilize finances while reshaping service levels, but the tradeoff could be fewer buses and drivers across the city.