On September 19th, join the Kansas City Bus Riders Union and PH Coffee in community, mutual aid, and fun! Stop by Public House (2200 Lexington Ave) and enjoy drinks, a silent auction, and some friendly competition.

📨 did you get an email from us an hour ago? if not, you're not subscribed to our mailing list ☹️ change that today! we promise we don't spam, we're too busy fighting for better buses 😤 if you want to read our latest newsletter, DM/email us 🫡 bit.ly/kcbusriders

Want to read the entire ordinance that made this happen? Check out section B! kansascity.legistar.com/LegislationD...

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🚌🚌 BREAKING: No KCATA Service Cuts on September 6th; Current Service Levels to Remain Through April 2027 🚌🚌 ❓What Happened?❓ On 8/13, KCMO City Council passed an ordinance to expend an additional ~$8.3 million for KCATA-operated bus service. 🧵 (1/5)

🚌🚌 BREAKING: No KCATA Service Cuts on September 6th; Current Service Levels to Remain Through April 2027 🚌🚌 ❓What Happened?❓ On 8/13, KCMO City Council passed an ordinance to expend an additional ~$8.3 million for KCATA-operated bus service. 🧵 (1/5)

On Wednesday we hosted our Missouri Monthly Meet-up. First, we heard from @kcbusriders.bsky.social, then Rep. Pattie Mansur and Jessica Ann from the Missouri Budget Project gave a clear overview of Amendments 4 & 5. Thank you to all our organizers, speakers, and attendees!

A county-wide funding source would stabilize our current service and put service back in other parts of Jackson County. Make YOUR voice heard at one of three public meetings!

KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.org · 2mo ago

A county-wide sales tax could provide tens of millions of dollars each year for public transportation, potentially reversing the yearslong trend of Kansas City riders losing bus routes. Jackson County legislators want to hear what residents need before placing the tax on the ballot.

We're almost to 100 emails in just 3 hours! Keep sharing, let's make ourselves impossible to ignore. Our voices are stronger together 💪

Kansas City Bus Riders Union@kcbusriders.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Send an email to the KCATA Board of Commissioners: actionnetwork.org/letters/kcat...

The KCATA wants to install facial recognition cameras on our buses. Here's what we can do about it.

great to see another organization stepping in to help our neighbors as fares return! we have to take care of each other during these times if you are interested in supporting a similar effort, we are raising funds to purchase and distribute daily passes 💛💙❤️ venmo.com/u/kcbusriders

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The Kansas City Star@kansascity.com · 3mo ago

An Ivahnhoe neighborhood leader says KCATA’s cashless bus fares make it harder for people to get around because they may not have smartphones or bank accounts.

Thanks @nerd4cities.bsky.social for shouting out issue 1 of our zine series about the World Cup! Check out all 4 zines here: bit.ly/notagametous

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Ray Delahanty | CityNerd@nerd4cities.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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Issue 1 is about the World Cup's impact on our transit system!

Sunrise Movement KC@sunrisemvmtkc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Check out digital versions of all 4 of our zines about the World Cup's impact on us as Kansas Citians! Our art team has worked tirelessly on them, and we're really proud of the result. bit.ly/notagametous

📣 Attention KC bus riders! 💥 We are on DAY 2 of the return of fares, and we want to hear from YOU. The voices of REAL bus riders matter. Tell us your story 🧵⤵️

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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.org · 4mo ago

Kansas City, the smallest World Cup host city, had such an insufficient public transit system to host the tournament that it had to build a a new, secondary transit system just to get fans where they need to go. Except that will disappear when the crowds leave.

This is proceeding as planned! See you at E 11th St and Grand Blvd TODAY at 5:30 PM

Kansas City Bus Riders Union@kcbusriders.bsky.social · 4mo ago

💥 As drastic service cuts loom on the horizon, RideKC fares are returning on June 1st of this year. As the Kansas City Bus Riders Union, we believe that none of our neighbors should be left stranded just because they can’t pay to get on the bus. 🚍 🧵⤵️

💥 As drastic service cuts loom on the horizon, RideKC fares are returning on June 1st of this year. As the Kansas City Bus Riders Union, we believe that none of our neighbors should be left stranded just because they can’t pay to get on the bus. 🚍 🧵⤵️

The KCATA approved its contract with the city of KCMO on Thursday, solidifying devastating cuts to essential bus routes. This transit funding “death spiral” is all too familiar to us as bus riders. How can we prevent this going forward? 🧵⤵️

KCUR (Kansas City's best news source)@kcur.org · 4mo ago

After the World Cup, Kansas Citians relying on public transportation will find it even harder to catch a ride to work. Inadequate regional funding is forcing the KCATA to slash routes in September.

May Day is an nationwide day of disruption to demand: - workers over billionaires! - ICE out! - a democracy that works for ALL of us! To do that, we are shutting it down with ❌No Work, No School, No Shopping!❌

See you in 30 minutes at KCPL Bluford branch! 3050 Prospect Ave, KCMO We will have food and groceries available!

Today!!

Kansas City Bus Riders Union@kcbusriders.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at our Bus Riders Town Hall! 📍KCPL Bluford branch (3050 Prospect Ave) 🕑 2 to 4 PM RSVP at bit.ly/BRTH-4-12-26 We'll have food and groceries available!

Don't forget to join us tomorrow at our Bus Riders Town Hall! 📍KCPL Bluford branch (3050 Prospect Ave) 🕑 2 to 4 PM RSVP at bit.ly/BRTH-4-12-26 We'll have food and groceries available!

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Want to go see this cool new movie on Sunday? Wait, what's that? You already have plans? Of course you do! You'll be building power with fellow bus riders across Kansas City at our Bus Riders Town Hall!

Wanna see better buses in Kansas City?? 🚌 Join @sunrisemvmtkc.bsky.social and the Kansas City Bus Riders Union for a Town Hall! RSVP: bit.ly/BRTH-4-12-26 Mark your calendar: April 12th at KCPL Bluford branch, 2 to 4 PM. We will provide food, groceries, and childcare if needed!

Thanks to your efforts, we sent hundreds of emails to city council and secured an additional $6 million in funding for buses! While we are thrilled that this money will prevent cuts, it doesn’t fill the entire funding gap that would allow KCATA to maintain full service.

URGENT UPDATE: One-third of KC bus routes are at risk of being cut. We need you to send an email to city council asking them to pass Councilman Bunch's amendment to allocate an additional $6M to the KCATA. bit.ly/kcmofundbuses

TOMORROW is your last chance to make your voice heard at KMCO budget hearings! Join your fellow bus riders and allies as we show city council how important our buses are. 📍Winnetonka High School 🗓 Tomorrow, 3/7 🕘 9 AM 🔗 RSVP at bit.ly/kcbrubudget26

2026 KCMO Budget Hearings - Fully Fund Buses NOW! · Sunrise Movement

## Join Kansas City Bus Riders' Union + SMKC in Demanding KCMO Fully Fund Buses KCMO's City Budget falls short of fully funding our bus system. If this multi-million gap is not filled, Kansas City w...

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🗣 Calling all KC bus riders and allies! 🚌 Join the KCBRU at the second budget hearing and make our voices heard together! 🗓 TODAY, 3/2 🕕 6 PM 📍Guadalupe Community Center, 1015 Avenida Cesar E Chavez RSVP: bit.ly/kcbrubudget26

2026 KCMO Budget Hearings - Fully Fund Buses NOW! · Sunrise Movement

## Join Kansas City Bus Riders' Union + SMKC in Demanding KCMO Fully Fund Buses KCMO's City Budget falls short of fully funding our bus system. If this multi-million gap is not filled, Kansas City w...

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Just over a week ago, we publicly launched with a rally to fully fund buses. Now, we need your voice to be heard at the next budget hearing! Monday, 3/2 📍Guadalupe Community Center 🕕 6 PM RSVP: bit.ly/kcbrubudget26

2026 KCMO Budget Hearings - Fully Fund Buses NOW! · Sunrise Movement

## Join Kansas City Bus Riders' Union + SMKC in Demanding KCMO Fully Fund Buses KCMO's City Budget falls short of fully funding our bus system. If this multi-million gap is not filled, Kansas City w...

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Today is the first KCMO budget hearing! We will be showing up to tell our stories and demand fully-funded buses. Join us! 📍Ruskin High School 🕕 6 PM *today*, 2/23 RSVP here: bit.ly/kcbrubudget26

2026 KCMO Budget Hearings - Fully Fund Buses NOW! · Sunrise Movement

## Join Kansas City Bus Riders' Union + SMKC in Demanding KCMO Fully Fund Buses KCMO's City Budget falls short of fully funding our bus system. If this multi-million gap is not filled, Kansas City w...

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Join us TODAY at 2 PM to learn how to tell YOUR story during the upcoming budget hearings. Following yesterday's BRU launch, let's keep the momentum up and make our voices heard! RSVP: bit.ly/kcbrutestimony221 📍PH Coffee, 2200 Lexington Ave 🕑 2 PM today, 2/21

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less than one hour until the rally! see you at 31st and Troost soon 🔥