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...
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...
