Jan 6, 2025 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Nov 22, 2024 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Nov 4, 2024 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Oct 28, 2024 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Oct 23, 2024 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Aug 21, 2024 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
