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Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is implementing several route adjustments to improve service efficiency, connectivity, and reliability for riders. These changes, approved by the KAT Board, will take effect on Monday, January 27, 2025. The following routes...

Knoxville, Tenn. – Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecasted this week, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is partnering with the Knoxville–Knox County Office of Housing Stability to provide complimentary rides to warming centers from Sunday, February 16 through...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Sunday, December 1, 2024, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will once again honor Rosa Parks, a pivotal figure in the fight for racial justice, by reserving a seat on every bus in her honor. Each seat will display a placard commemorating Parks’s...

Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is pleased to announce that all transit rides, including KAT’s Lift service, will be fare-free on Election Day, Tuesday, November 5th. This initiative is aimed at ensuring that all community members have accessible...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Oct. 28, 2024 – The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) has officially approved the recommendation from Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) to transition to cashless ticket payment methods or exact change only for bus fares. This decision was made...

Knoxville, TN – October 23, 2024 – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is excited to announce the launch of its new account-based fare payment system, katpay, starting October 23, 2024. This innovative system brings greater flexibility, convenience, and savings to KAT riders...

Knoxville, TN – August 20, 2024 – Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is excited to announce the launch of our new bus network, KAT Reimagined, on Monday, August 26, 2024. To make this transition easier, KAT is offering free bus service for two weeks, from August 26, 2024...

Knoxville, TN – July 29, 2024 – To support voter turnout and ensure easy access to polling stations, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) will offer fare-free rides throughout Election Day, Thursday, August 1, 2024. "Access to transportation is crucial for voter...

Knoxville, TN - July 15, 2024 - Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is preparing for the launch of the new KAT Reimagined bus network that starts on Aug. 26, 2024 by partnering with Transit to provide a preview within the app. Passengers can now preview the new routes in the...

Knoxville, TN – April 29, 2024 – The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) Board officially approved the final detailed routes and timetables for the KAT Reimagined new bus network at its meeting on April 25, 2024. This approval represents a significant step...