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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
As we wind down day 1 of the Week Without Driving and the Green Commute Challenge, reflect on your experience so far. What do you think will be your biggest obstacle to participating? The rain is supposed to let up next week, so hopefully weather won't be one of them!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The Kansas City Bus Riders Union invites YOU (yes, you!) to join us in the following events starting TOMORROW! Learn more ⤵️ Week Without Driving: 🗓 October 1st - October 8th @nondriverpodcast.bsky.social Green Commute Challenge: 🗓 October 1st - October 31st waytogokc.org/green-commut...
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Green Commute Challenge – Way To Go KC
The Green Commute Challenge is an annual competition that encourages commuters to use sustainable transportation options.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
1 hour 🥳 Pull up to PH Coffee to find out who will be crowned #1 KC Location Knower™️ 📍👀
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
today!!! doors at 6:30 bit.ly/kc-bus-fundraiser
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Fundraiser For Bus Fares - KC Bus Riders Union + PH Coffee
Join us for games, specialty drinks, a silent auction, and a night of community. Proceeds used to purchase bus passes for our neighbors.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
This is tomorrow! Show up anytime, but make sure you are here by 7 to participate in the ultimate test of who knows the most locations in KC 🤓 bit.ly/kc-bus-fundraiser
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Fundraiser For Bus Fares - KC Bus Riders Union + PH Coffee
Join us for games, specialty drinks, a silent auction, and a night of community. Proceeds used to purchase bus passes for our neighbors.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
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.
color poster with qr code for bus fare fundraiser
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
📨 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
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Want to read the entire ordinance that made this happen? Check out section B! kansascity.legistar.com/LegislationD...
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Kansas City - File #: 260722
Title: Sponsor: Councilmember Melissa Robinson Authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to the 2026-2027 Transit Services Agreement with the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority t...
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🚌🚌 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)
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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
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!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
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!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
We're almost to 100 emails in just 3 hours! Keep sharing, let's make ourselves impossible to ignore. Our voices are stronger together 💪
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The KCATA wants to install facial recognition cameras on our buses. Here's what we can do about it.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
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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Venmo | Kansas City Bus Riders Union
Use Venmo to connect with Kansas City Bus Riders Union (@kcbusriders) - Grassroots coalition of bus riders and allies in the Kansas City metro fighting for fast, free, reliable transit for all.
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Sunrise Movement KC @sunrisemvmtkc.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
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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Sunrise Movement: KC Against the World Cup  - 2026 World Cup Watch
By: Sunrise Movement KC Why this zine: Sunrise Movement KC began the zine series because local officials have framed the World Cup as “next big thing” for Kansas City: hosting the […]
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Issue 1 is about the World Cup's impact on our transit system!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
📣 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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Thanks for the shoutout! Check out our zine here: heyzine.com/flip-book/06...
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Not A Game To Us | PDF to Flipbook
Created with the Heyzine flipbook maker
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
This is proceeding as planned! See you at E 11th St and Grand Blvd TODAY at 5:30 PM
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
💥 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. 🚍 🧵⤵️
KANSAS CITY BUS RIDERS UNION WANTS YOU TO CANVASS WITH US

When?
Friday, May 22nd at 5:30 PM

Where?
11th & Grand Bus stop

Why??
To fill in the information gaps left behind by RideKC!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
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? 🧵⤵️
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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!❌
MAY DAY

MASS RALLY
FRIDAY,  MAY 1ST
5:30 PM 

Washington Square Park
100 E Pershing Rd
KCMO 64108

bit.ly/kcmayday2026

#WorkersOverBillionaires
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
See you in 30 minutes at KCPL Bluford branch! 3050 Prospect Ave, KCMO We will have food and groceries available!
bus riders town hall poster
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Boots on the Ground Midwest @bootsonthegroundkc.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Today!!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
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!
Star Wars themed poster reading:

"RISE OF THE KC BUS RIDERS UNION"

Chewbacca is saying "WE DESERVE BETTER" in front of a Ride KC Bus. Another text bubble reads "WE WANT FAST, RELIABLE BUSES!"

Information about the upcoming Bus Riders Town Hall is included as well.

April 12th from 2 pm to 4 pm at the KCPL Bluford branch, 3050 Prospect Ave. 

RSVP: bit.ly/BRTH-4-12-26

Join KCBRU to get connected with fellow bus riders, hear the latest updates on the state of buses, and build power to fight for a better system 

food & groceries available
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
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!
Kansas City Bus Riders Union hosts a BUS RIDERS TOWN HALL

RSVP: bit.ly/brth-4-12-26

Join KCBRU to get connected with fellow bus riders, hear the latest updates on the state of buses, and build power to fight for a better system.

Food & groceries available
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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.
We won an additional $6 million for bus funding!

but the work for more reliable transit continues...
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
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
ONE-THIRD OF KC BUS ROUTES ARE AT RISK OF BEING CUT. URGENT UPDATE

Learn how you can demand more bus fundingWE NEED YOU TO DEMAND THAT OUR LEADERS ON THE KC CITY COUNCIL PASS COUNCILMAN BUNCH'S BUDGET AMENDMENT TO ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $6 MILLION TO THE KCATA.

Send an email before March 26th.

bit.ly/kcmofundbuses
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 07/03/2026
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
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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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
🗣 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
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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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
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
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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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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
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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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
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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Bus Rider Testimony Workshop - Fully Fund Buses NOW! · Sunrise Movement
## Demand KCMO Fully Fund Buses with Kansas City Bus Riders Union + Sunrise Movement KC The City of KCMO is in its budget process and we need YOU to show up and tell our City Council to fully fund ou...
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
less than one hour until the rally! see you at 31st and Troost soon 🔥
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KCUR (Kansas City's best news source) @kcur.org · 20/02/2026
Constant fights over bus funding have meant service cuts and long wait times for riders. Now, dozens of riders are launching a union, and they hope others join to make service better for everyone.
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Kansas City bus riders unionize out of frustration over service cuts and constant budget fights
Constant fights over bus funding have meant service cuts and long wait times for riders. Now, dozens of riders are launching a union, and they hope others join to make service better for everyone.
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Eric Rogers @ericrogers.org · 20/02/2026
KC's new Bus Rider's Union launches today! www.kcur.org/housing-deve...
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Kansas City bus riders unionize out of frustration over service cuts and constant budget fights
Constant fights over bus funding have meant service cuts and long wait times for riders. Now, dozens of riders are launching a union, and they hope others join to make service better for everyone.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
🎇 Today is the day, Kansas City! Join us, along with @sunrisemvmt.bsky.social, to rally for better buses for all of us! 🚌 📍31st & Troost Park and Ride (near Operation Breakthrough) 🕓 4 PM - Rally 🕔 5 PM - Canvass 🕕 6 PM - Celebration and community event 📣 RSVP at bit.ly/kcbrulaunch26
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Rally and Canvass - Fully Fund Buses NOW! · Sunrise Movement
## Rally and Canvass with Kansas City Bus Riders Union + Sunrise Movement KC We know that the voices of bus riders and supporters are the most powerful thing when it comes to advocating for bus fundi...
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
A new chapter for buses in Kansas City is here—KC Bus Riders Union launching next week! 🔥 🚌 February 20th. You don’t want to miss it. Join your neighbors in fighting for the bus system we all deserve! ❤️‍🔥💪
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Sunrise Movement KC @sunrisemvmtkc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We deserve a bus system that serves us and doesn't leave anyone behind. KC Bus Riders Union launching soon... 🔜🚌 Follow along @kcbusriders.bsky.social kcbusriders.neocities.org
Top text: We deserve better buses!

Picture of Ride KC Bus overlaid on "FAST FREQUENT FREE"

Bottom text: Introducing the Kansas City Bus Riders Union.The Bus Riders Union is a coalition of community members across the Kansas City metro led by bus riders.
We are organizing to fight for equitable freedom of movement by advocating for the diverse needs of bus riders through holding decision-makers accountable.
We affirm the right of all to access frequent, reliable, and safe buses, ensuring a connected community.SAVE THESE DATES:

Feb. 20: Bus Riders Union Launch & Canvass - Official launch rally and canvass to invite bus riders to join.

Feb. 21: Bus Rider Testimony Workshop - Learn how to craft a powerful budget testimony demanding full bus funding.

Feb. 23, Mar. 2, & Mar. 7: KC Budget Hearings - Use those testimonies to fight for a fully-funded Bus system at City Hall.
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