How do you ride the bus in Kansas City?


How do you ride the bus in Kansas City? Look for signs at the bus stop, shelter, park and ride lot or transit center showing the route name and number. Catch the right route by looking for the name and number the overhead sign. Have your fare or pass ready as the bus approaches. Wait for the bus the come to a complete stop before boarding and exiting.


How do you get around Kansas City without a car?

Public transportation operates under RideKC, which offers buses, shared bike rides, and a free streetcar. The streetcar runs the length of two miles downtown, shuttling passengers to and from some of the most popular neighborhoods and attractions. This is your complete guide to getting around Kansas City.


Does Kansas City have free transportation?

The KC Streetcar is free to ride, which means there is no fare to ride on the streetcar as it travels the 2 miles through the heart of downtown. Can I bring my dog (or animal) onto the streetcar? Service dogs are permitted on the KC Streetcar.


Does Kansas City have a metro?

About the Kansas City Metro Kansas City, Missouri doesn't have a subway system, but if it did it might look like this. With a population over 2.1MM, Kansas City is the 31st largest metro in the U.S. and recently crowned Super Bowl LIV champs.


Is the Kansas City Metro bus still free?

RideKC buses are Zero Fare through 2023. Fares are being charged on Freedom On-Demand, and effective Nov. 9, 2020, on 199 Micro Transit in KCK and 499 Micro Transit in Johnson County. The U-Pass and Veterans Pass are valid for fare payment on Micro Transit.


Does Kansas City have good public transit?

The local bus system, RideKC is clean, reliable, and offers dozens of routes across the metropolitan area. Fares: Most routes start at $1.50 and can increase depending on which route you ride and/or if it is an express route.


How do you get around town without a car?

Alternative options to owning a car.
  1. Ridesharing. Apps like Lyft and Uber have made getting around simpler than ever. ...
  2. Public transit. Public transportation systems vary greatly from city to city. ...
  3. Car sharing. ...
  4. Bicycling. ...
  5. Bike sharing. ...
  6. Walking. ...
  7. Car rental. ...
  8. Taxi.