Kansas City created a new transit service for the Northland. Here’s what to know about Iris

Image caption: Few bus routes service Kansas City’s Northland, despite the area’s rapid population growth over the past ten years. […] Image credit: Carlos Moreno / KCUR 89.3. Article by Celisa Calacal. KCUR 89.3 | NPR in Kansas City – March 10, 2023.

Kansas City’s Northland residents who rely on public transit will soon have another option: Iris, a new microtransit service. Iris is a collaboration between Kansas City government, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and zTrip, a local taxi service. Similar to Uber or Lyft, people can request a ride through the Iris app on their phone. […]

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