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

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/kansas-city-created-a-new-transit-service-for-the-northland-heres-what-to-know-about-iris/
- Published: 2023-03-15T09:45:47-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

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. […] Click here to view original web page at www.kcur.org