Kansas City Area Transportation Authority

Address

1200 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

(816) 842-9070

www.kcata.org

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.
Current and former members of the military are able to ride KCATA buses for free any time, any route. Veterans should show identification from KCVA, military ID card, or state ID card with Veteran status to the bus driver. Please note that Veterans will not be eligible for VA travel pay if they ride the bus to a VA medical appointment.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

May 12, 2022

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

1200 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

Phone Numbers

Route Information

(816) 842-9070

Advantage Van Pool

(816) 346-0305

Fax

(816) 346-0263

Main Phone

(816) 346-0200

Legal Status:

Governmental

Accessibility:

Accessible

Description

AdVANtage Vanpool is an organized ride-sharing arrangement where a group of commuters ride to and from work on a regular basis. The program provides 8-passenger or 12-passenger vans. AdVANtage 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

Driver will be required to provide documentation of age, employment, license, insurance, driving history and will be required to do background check

Eligibility

Requirements for the driver, six participants are required to start a vanpool, call for info

Fees

The driver typically pays no monthly fee and is allowed up to 500 personal-use and other non-commute miles per month. Riders pay an affordable, low monthly fare. Vehicle licensing, insurance, service maintenance and ALL commuting costs, such as gasoline, are covered by the AdVANtage.

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

Clay, Jackson & Platte Counties in MO; Johnson & Wyandotte Counties in KS

Geography Served

    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.

  • Kansas
    • Johnson County
      • Wyandotte County
      • Missouri
        • Clay County
          • Jackson County
            • Platte County
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.4500-153) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            KCATA provides free fares all day on Tuesday, November, 6, 2018 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

              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.

            • Kansas
              • Johnson County
                • Wyandotte County
                • Missouri
                  • Clay County
                    • Jackson County
                      • Platte County
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TQ-1800.2600) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      Description

                      Public transportation system, providing service to everyone including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Offers GoogleTransit online 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

                      Base fare of the Metro is $1.50. Commuter Express fares are more. There is a $1 processing fee to obtain a Reduced Farecard for seniors, persons with disabilities or youth

                      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

                        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.

                      • Kansas
                        • Johnson County
                          • Wyandotte County
                          • Missouri
                            • Clay County
                              • Jackson County
                                • Platte County
                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-4500.4700) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Description

                                Public transportation system, providing service to everyone including senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Offers GoogleTransit online 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

                                Base fare of the Metro is $1.50. Commuter Express fares are more. There is a $1 processing fee to obtain a Reduced Farecard for seniors, persons with disabilities or youth

                                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

                                  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.

                                • Kansas
                                  • Johnson County
                                    • Wyandotte County
                                    • Missouri
                                      • Clay County
                                        • Jackson County
                                          • Platte County
                                          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BT-8500.1000) and related services within the Service Tree.

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