We'll have more on this topic in the very near future . . . For now, let's take a peek at today's outcry from local workers taking on a great deal of risk to move people back & forth . . . Check-it:
The finances of KCATA — which serves seven counties on both sides of the state line — is uncertain. The 2025 budget is not yet finalized, leaving bus riders and drivers worried about their routes and jobs.
President of Local 1287 Union Nicholas Miller says the union represents over 500 employees at KCATA. He said holding a rally before the budget is approved is more productive than holding it after it's decided.
"Today's about bringing awareness and letting everyone know that, 'Hey, we have to start looking at the other avenues and we have to be able to keep our busses rolling right now,' so we have to have the funding for this," he said at the rally.
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .
KCATA riders, drivers hold rally to share concern about 2025 budget
There are many questions surrounding Kansas City Area Transportation Authority's (KCATA) funding for 2025, so rally goers say they held a proactive rally Wednesday morning.
Union calls for more suburban funding to KCATA
The KCATA will consider cuts if the authority doesn't get the money it's asking for in the next fiscal year city budget.
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