Service Bulletins

Effective Monday, May 31, RideKC buses will allow full capacity on board all RideKC buses, RideKC Micro Transit and RideKC Freedom paratransit vehicles.

Effective Sunday, April 4, riders may board RideKC buses at the front door or the back door

We are currently experiencing a sharp increase in paratransit trips. Social distancing in vehicles to stop the spread of COVID-19 and a shortage of drivers during the pandemic has caused our contractors to struggle to make service consistently. Many of you are experiencing long wait times during peak hours.

Spring in Kansas City brings the chance of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes in the region. During most storms, your travel will not be affected. However, Kansas City may experience severe storms or tornado warnings. In the most severe storms or during a tornado warning in the immediate area of your bus, the bus operator will give you directions about safety. The dispatch office will be in contact with bus operators during severe weather.

Fares for 199 Micro Transit in Kansas City, Kansas, and 499 Micro Transit in Johnson County will be reinstated beginning on Monday, November 9, 2020.

Beginning Monday, Sept. 14, 499 Micro Transit will add the area north of Shawnee Mission Parkway to 47 Ave. and 47th Street, bordered on the west by Renner Road. To the southwest, 499 will add the area bounded by College Blvd. on the north, K-7 and Lone Elm/Parker on the west, 151st on the south, and Black Bob Rd. on the east. See map below for service area.

Effective August 24, bicycles will only be available for pick up on Thursdays from 9-11 a.m., and 12-2 p.m.

In order to better assist customers, Lost and found is moving to the new East Village Transit Center, effective Monday, August 17. Lost and Found will remain by appointment only.

Printed bus schedules and maps are now available by request only. RideKC will mail you schedules: just call or email us. 

The Regional Call Center will operate weekdays from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., effective Monday, Aug. 3.