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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
It's still not too late to join our team for the Green Commute Challenge! Visit my.waytogokc.org and join the challenge, then search for the Kansas City Bus Riders Union!
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WAY TO GO
Join WAY TO GO and get rewards when you walk, bike, telecommute, carpool, vanpool, take the bus, or work a compressed week. It's free and easy to do.
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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 Green Commute Challenge is a free competition among Kansas City metro commuters that rewards sustainable transportation. Join our team, and log your green commute trips through the WAY TO GO app to earn points. We're in it to win it, so let's get biking, walking, and rolling! my.waytogokc.org
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WAY TO GO
Join WAY TO GO and get rewards when you walk, bike, telecommute, carpool, vanpool, take the bus, or work a compressed week. It's free and easy to do.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
As a Bus Riders Union, we encourage our members to reduce or eliminate driving for a week. Join WWD at weekwithoutdriving.org/join/, and mention the Kansas City Bus Riders Union as the organization name! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors, and experience KC as a nondriver for one week.
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Join Us! | Week Without Driving: October 1-8, 2026
Sign up below! Explore how you can experience Week Without Driving this year and can spark change in your community. We'll also email you resources to ...
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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
When: 9/19, doors at 6:30 PM Where: 2200 Lexington Ave RSVP: bit.ly/kc-bus-fundraiser 🚌 Hope to see you there! 🚌
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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 the evening of our fundraiser, ALL proceeds from drinks, auction items, and merchandise will go toward fare cards to help out our fellow bus riders!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This summer, RideKC began charging bus fares after six years of fare-free service. Since then, bus riders have been left behind trying to access work, school, and appointments. The KCBRU and PH Coffee are working to address these gaps in care.
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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.
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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
✉️ What You Can Do ✉️ Consider sending an email to KCMO City Council at cc1@kcmo.org to thank them for supporting bus riders and transit workers! To stay up to date on ways that you can continue fighting for public transit, consider joining the KCBRU at bit.ly/kcbusriders (5/5)
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
By passing this ordinance, our KCMO elected leaders have demonstrated that they are listening, that they share this priority, and are responsive to the needs of bus riders. (4/5)
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
📣 Why This Matters! 📣 With this funding, KCATA will be able to keep our buses running as-is through April 2027! This would not have happened without years of organizing our neighbors. Because we consistently show up to fight for bus service, we make it clear that it is a priority. (3/5)
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
🚫 What Would Have Happened? 🚫 Without this funding, KCATA would have cut 7 bus routes permanently, 2 additional routes on weekends, and reduced frequencies on 4 further routes on September 6th. (2/5)
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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
looks like they were suspended, thanks so much for pointing that out 🫶
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
we don't currently. our venmo is exclusively for fare mutual aid efforts, and we generally try to have members with cars give rides to those that need them rather than using uber/lyft. but definitely something we can keep in mind for future events!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
The BRU can organize rideshares for JackCo bus riders that don't have access to a car and are interested in making their voices heard at one of these meetings. Reach out at kcbusriders@protonmail.com or via DM to coordinate.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
This one is accessible via the 28 and 63 bus routes, but involves a ~30-minute walk: ➡️ July 28 at 6 p.m., 6131 Raytown Road, Raytown
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
These meetings are not accessible via public transit: ➡️ July 7 at 6 p.m., 3609 SW State Route 7, Blue Springs ➡️ July 14 at 6 p.m., 101 SW 12th Street, Oak Grove
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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
Send an email to the KCATA Board of Commissioners: actionnetwork.org/letters/kcat...
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Tell KCATA to stop the AI camera pilot program on buses!
Kansas City Area Transit Authority (KCATA) is planning to roll out AI facial recognition cameras on our buses. We live in a time where we are being surveilled constantly, putting marginalized popula...
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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
While you're here, sign up for our mailing list, and email us if you'd like to join a meeting to build bus rider power! There is strength in numbers to make sure each and every Kansas Citian has access to equitable freedom of movement. bit.ly/kcbusriders
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Suggested donations (includes cost of transaction): Single Ride: $2.14 Day Pass: $4.18 Week Pass: $20.48 Month Pass: $62.79
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Do you want to help a fellow bus rider deal with this additional financial burden in the midst of a cost of living crisis? We are collecting donations to purchase and distribute bus passes to fellow Kansas Citians. Please help out in any amount you can at 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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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
How was your experience with the first day of fares? How will this additional expense impact you? Were you provided enough information in advance of these changes? Have you tried to apply for free or reduced fares? What was it like? Tell us your story: kcbusriders@protonmail.com or via DM.
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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
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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
🗓 When: Friday, 5/22 at 5:30 PM* 📍 Where: E 11th St and Grand Blvd *Rain day backup - Saturday, 5/23. We will be making the decision to move the canvass by 3 PM on Friday, so be sure to keep an eye on our socials. 🍨 Afterwards, we will be getting some ice cream as a group!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
While nonprofits are stepping in to fill some gaps, this limited support and rushed reintroduction of fares will leave bus riders behind. We are canvassing this Friday to fill in the information gaps left by RideKC.
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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
Join our efforts: bit.ly/kcbusriders
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The KCBRU can make sure our voices are heard from all over KC. Access to transit is not optional. That's why we're organizing to fight for a sustainable, reliable model for funding the buses we rely on. We can't escape this death spiral without your support.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Furthermore, Jackson County has formed a Regional Transit committee to begin discussing what mass transit could look like with county-level support. Their first meeting is on 6/1 at 11:30 AM.
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
The very first step is to build people power. KCRTA polling has shown that there is majority support for a regional funding model across all counties in the metro area. kcrta.org/2025/10/02/k...
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KCRTA Polling Shows Majority Voter Support for Transit Funding Across the Kansas City Metro – KCRTA
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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 Mass Rally 📣 Join dozens of orgs in KC to flex our strength in numbers in this mass rally and march where May Day in KC culminates! 🗓️5:30-7:30pm, Washington Square Park, 100 E Pershing ➡️ RSVP: bit.ly/kcmayday2026
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Kansas City Mass Rally on May Day!
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Kansas City Bus Riders Union @kcbusriders.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
The Bus Will Save Us Teach-In 🚌 Develop a concrete understanding of how transit justice = labor justice = climate justice. 🗓️ 1:30-3:30pm, 2711 Troost ➡️ bit.ly/transit_labor_economy
THE BUS WILL SAVE US

EXPLORING THE INTERSECTION OF TRANSIT, LABOR, AND CLIMATE JUSTICE

Inner Space Yoga
2711 Troost Ave

5.1.2026
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

a may day teach in hosted by SMKC and KC DSA

rsvp: bit.ly/transit_labor_economy

ACCESSIBLE BY TROOST MAX • BYOC (BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR) • FOOD AND COFFEE PROVIDED
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