Public transit throughout the Kansas City region will begin charging fares on June 1, 2026. Included are services provided by KCATA, Johnson County Transit, and Unified Government Transit. The Kansas City Streetcar will remain fare-free. Additionally, cash fare will no longer be accepted on buses.
KCATA Fare Breakdown – Beginning June 1, 2026
Single Ride: $2.00
Daily Pass: $4.00
Weekly Pass: $20.00
Monthly Pass: $62.50
Riders who qualify for reduced fare pricing will pay half of the above prices.
Fare Payment Breakdown
- Tap to Pay: Riders can use the “Tap to Pay” feature using a Visa, Discover, or Mastercard directly on fare readers on transit vehicles.
- RideKCGO Mobile App: Riders can use the RideKCGO mobile app to store fare value right on their smartphones.
- Riders may also purchase a “Limited Use Pre-Programmed Day Pass.”
Transfers Adjustment
Instead of traditional free transfers, RideKC will offer the industry standard – Fare Capping. Fare capping means that no rider would be charged more for any given pass than a person who paid for the pass upfront. Once their spending reaches the cost of a daily, weekly or monthly pass, you stop being charged automatically. It’s a system designed to save you money over time. Fare capping is only applicable for people purchasing single rides.
KCATA encourages those with questions or concerns about the upcoming fare change to check ridekc.org and their social media channels for the most current information. The transit authority plans on releasing additional information later this month about reduced fare eligibility requirements and off-the-bus locations where single, daily, weekly and monthly passes will be available for purchase.