The KCATA operates as many as 78 bus routes in seven counties on both sides of the state line. However, 150 union workers and up to 15 of those routes might be included in some upcoming budget cuts.

According to documents obtained by KSHB 41 News, 13 ATA bus routes would be cut. That would impact 6,574 riders, or 18% of the total number of Ride KC passengers.

Transit leaders from around the Kansas City metro met at Children’s Mercy Park to discuss plans for transporting at next year’s World Cup.