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The Knoxville Transportation Authority (KTA) approved a proposal by Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) staff to return some service to pre-Covid levels, thanks to workforce increases. The service improvements primarily involve service span increases, in particular on...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is thrilled to announce its special Leap Day promotion, inviting Knoxvillians to embrace the future of transit with mobile tickets.

With the continued increasing workforce levels, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proposing a return to previous service levels, in particular on Sundays and later in the evening on some routes. In addition, KAT is proposing minor route changes to routes in South...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT), in partnership with Muse Knoxville, is hosting the 2nd Annual Kids Holiday Party to bring cheer to our passengers and their families. It will take place in the lobby of Knoxville Station on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to...

On Friday, December 1, KAT will pay tribute to Rosa Parks by keeping one seat open on every bus. The seat will feature a placard recognizing the contribution made by Parks in the fight for racial justice and equality, and how the small act of sitting down on a city...

Effective today, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) passengers can use the Transit app not only to plan their trip and track their bus, but also to pay their fare. KAT is pleased to introduce mobile ticketing – the ability to purchase bus passes on a mobile device and use...

The Route 34 – Burlington will be on a long-term detour due to on time performance-related issues effective Monday, August 28, 2023. The route will no longer serve Harriet Tubman Street, including First Creek at Austin, The Family Justice Center, and The Change...

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is seeking driven, dedicated, and community-minded candidates to take the wheel for their future by attending the KAT Bus Operator Job Fair on Saturday, August 19, 2023. This event is the latest in ongoing, active recruiting efforts to help strengthen the KAT workforce.

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2023 Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Low or No Emissions Grant to be used for overhead electric bus charging infrastructure.