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...
Mar 24, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Jan 19, 2022 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Sep 16, 2021 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Jan 29, 2021 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
