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The KAT service reductions approved by the Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) in early July will take effect on Monday, August 29, 2022.   These reductions are due to continued workforce shortage issues. The service reductions are as follows: Elimination of...

KTA approves KAT Additional Service Reductions with minor adjustment Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) approved proposed KAT service reductions at this afternoon’s specially called public hearing, with one adjustment recommended by KAT staff.   After hearing...

Continued Workforce Shortage causes KAT to Propose Additional Service Reductions It is with great reluctance that Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proposing additional service reductions due to continuing and worsening workforce shortages. The Knoxville Transportation...

Due to federal judge ruling, masks not required on KAT vehicles and at KAT facilities until further notice A federal judge has struck down the CDC’s requirement that masks must be worn on mass transit, so effective immediately and until further notice, KAT will not be...

KAT Seeks Public Response to Two Concepts for a New Transit Future  Knoxville, TN – What should the future of public transit look like in Knoxville and what are our biggest community priorities for transit? KAT wants the citizens of Knoxville to help decide by...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) has received notification from the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) of two project funding awards:  a proposed Bus Stop Improvement Project has been funded, along with funding for electric charging infrastructure at Knoxville...

Image information: Cutting the ribbon on Knoxville's first all-electric KAT buses are from left, Brian Blackmon, Director of Sustainability for the City of Knoxville, Sarah Fansler, Director of Community Outreach for U.S. Representative Tim Burchett, Knoxville City...

Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon today announced a new pilot program that will allow all Knox County students, through high school, to ride Knoxville Area Transit buses at no charge.   The new Freedom Pass will allow unlimited rides on KAT’s fixed route bus...

KAT has announced a return to charging fares, but with a new, temporary reduced fare structure that provides COVID recovery and relief from the economic impacts of the pandemic.   The new temporary fare structure, effective on Monday, February 1, 2021, is intended not...

Effective Monday, November 9, 2020, Knoxville Area Transit will be reducing weekday service on some routes as a result of a workforce shortage.  This shortage is NOT due to increased COVID-19 cases amongst employees, but rather, it is due to employees following proper...