Kansas City Area Transportation Authority
Address
1200 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
(816) 221-0660
AKA:
The Metro, KCATA, bus system, RideKC, The Jo
Description:
Public transportation system, providing service to everyone including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Offers GoogleTransit online to help riders find routes & schedules. KCATA provides transportation to vote at polling places for voting on election day.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
January 17, 2024
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1200 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone Numbers
Route Information
(816) 221-0660
Main Phone
(816) 346-0200
Legal Status:
Governmental
Accessibility:
Accessible
Services
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Special Notes/Funding
Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence -Â 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County -Â 913-573-8351 Johnson County -Â 913-362-3500
Description
RideKC Vanpool is an organized ride-sharing arrangement where a group of commuters ride to and from work on a regular basis. The program provides 7, 8 or 12-passenger vans. RideKC Vanpool is available in areas where The Metro does not offer bus service.
Hours
Call Center Hours: M-F 6am-7pm Lobby Hours: M-F 8am-5pm RideKC Transit Service: 5am-1am
Required Documents
Drivers will be required to provide documentation of age, employment, license, and driving history.
Eligibility
Drivers must be 25 years of age or older and meet driving record requirements.
Fees
Riders share the cost for the vehicle and gas.
Intake Procedure
Apply online or call for information.
Languages
Spanish, bus information available in over 50 languages
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Cass, Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties in MO; Johnson, Leavenworth & Wyandotte Counties in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Johnson County
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence -Â 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County -Â 913-573-8351 Johnson County -Â 913-362-3500
Description
KCATA provides free fares all day on election day so the public can easily get to their polling places.
Hours
RideKC Transit Service: 5am-1am
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
Spanish, bus information available in over 50 languages
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte in MO; Johnson & Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Johnson County
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence -Â 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County -Â 913-573-8351 Johnson County -Â 913-362-3500
Description
Public transportation system, providing service to everyone including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Offers Transit app to help riders find routes & schedules
Hours
Call Center Hours: M-F 6am-7pm Lobby Hours: M-F 8am-5pm RideKC Transit Service: 5am-1am
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
RideKC buses are Zero Fare
Intake Procedure
Call or go online to see schedule
Languages
Spanish
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties in MO; Johnson & Wyandotte Counties in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Johnson County
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Temporary Phone Numbers (2/5/2024 CK): KCMO & Independence -Â 816-512-5563 Wyandotte County -Â 913-573-8351 Johnson County -Â 913-362-3500
Description
Public transportation system, providing service to everyone including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Offers Transit app to help riders find routes & schedules
Hours
Call Center Hours: M-F 6am-7pm Lobby Hours: M-F 8am-5pm RideKC Transit Service: 5am-1am
Required Documents
Reduced Fare Program requires a copy of your birth certificate, driver's license, or passport. Persons with disabilities must have their physician or one of The Metro's certifying agencies complete the back of the application OR provide a copy of your Medicare Card. SSI recipients must attach an award letter dated within the past two years
Eligibility
Reduced Fare Program can save money for senior citizens (65 or older), persons with disabilities and youths (12-18). Fare Assist provides discounted fares to low-income individuals who qualify, available through certified social services
Fees
Free
Intake Procedure
Call for information
Languages
Spanish, bus information available in over 50 languages
Offered Outside of Physical Location
Yes
Service Area
Clay, Jackson & Platte in MO; Johnson & Wyandotte in KS
Geography Served
- Kansas
- Johnson County
- Wyandotte County
- Johnson County
- Missouri
- Clay County
- Jackson County
- Platte County
- Clay County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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