This town wasted time, money and a great deal of political posturing over a policy that proved too expensive to maintain . . . Here's the overview from tax fighters who offer a bit more proof and number-crunching over activist chatter . . . Check-it:
"In 2020, Kansas City became the first major U.S. city to eliminate bus fares entirely. At the time, city leaders leaned on a slapdash four-page “mini report” that promised an $11 million local GDP boost. To put it mildly, it was wrong.
"Since then, ridership dropped, assaults on drivers went up, and the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) is now staring down a $10 million budget gap. The COVID money that kept KCATA afloat runs out next year. KCATA’s new leadership is asking to study whether fares should return. That’s where we are now: back at the beginning, but with less credibility and fewer resources."
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Show-Me Blog: Free Buses, Costly Lessons
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