Nov 30, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
On Thursday, 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...
Nov 7, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
In an effort to make voting in Knoxville as easy as possible, KAT is again offering fare-free rides all day on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8, 2022. “Transportation should never be a barrier to voting,” says Isaac Thorne, Director of Transit for the City of...
Aug 25, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Jul 7, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Jun 23, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Apr 18, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
