📣 Due to COVID-19 national emergency, many transit agencies have reduced or suspended service in response to drop in ridership and various local public health orders. Some agencies waive fares and allow rear door boarding to accommodate social distancing. Route information on this site may not reflect all COVID-19 related service changes. Check Twitter feeds for transit agencies for current service updates prior to travel. 😷 It is a federal mandate to wear face covering or mask onboard any transit vehicle.
RideKC fares
On buses operated by KCATA, Johnson County and Independence, change is provided via a change card, which is valid for future bus fare payments for up to 1 year. No change is provided on buses operated by Unified Government Transit.
KC Ride Mobile app is available for fare payment.
Reduced fare eligibility vary between buses operated by KCATA/UGT, Johnson County, or Independence. All routes accept presentation of a reduced fare card (application from KCATA, Johnson County, or Independence) or Medicare card. Johnson County and Independence also accept driver's license and student ID.
Local fares
| One way | Day pass | 3 day pass | 31-day pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full fare | $1.50 | $3 | $10 | $50 |
| Youth fare | $0.75 | - | - | $25 |
| Senior/Disabled/Medicare fare | $0.75 | - | - | $25 |
Source: [1]
Suburban/express fares
Valid on 510 (no reduced fare for one way), 535, 550, 570
| One way | 31-day pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Full fare | $3.00 | $95 |
| Youth fare | $1.50 | - |
| Senior/Disabled/Medicare fare | $1.50 | - |
