Dec 21, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Oct 22, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
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...
Oct 13, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Due to the pandemic, KAT is continuing to operate fare-free to limit close contact on buses and keep passengers and operators safe. As a result, transit service to several early voting locations also comes free of charge, making it easier than ever to cast your vote....
Sep 2, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Knoxville Area Transit’s U.S.-D.O.T Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Goal for FY 2021-2023 In compliance with the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program established in 49 CFR 26, Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) proposes to establish a goal of 2.5% of Federal...
Aug 7, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
Mayor Indya Kincannon has appointed Isaac Thorne to be the Knoxville’s new Director of Transit. Thorne is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Connect Transit in Normal, Illinois. “Isaac has a winning track record in the transit industry,” Mayor Kincannon...
Jul 2, 2020 | Media Advisories and Press Releases
In adherence to Mayor Kincannon’s Emergency Executive Order No. 19, face coverings will be required for all individuals while on board Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) buses, as well as at Knoxville Station Transit Center, effective Monday, July 6, 2020. Masks will be...
