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[KevinKorell]

 

 

MEDIA ALERT

Contact: Donna Mandelbaum | dmandelbaum@kcstreetcar.org | 816.877.3219

 

KC STREETCAR LATE NIGHT WEEKEND HOURS ARE BACK

(Kansas City, Missouri) – Starting Monday, February 28, the KC Streetcar will extend hours of operation.   

The change in hours of operation for both weekday and weekends is in direct response to an increase in KC Streetcar ridership and downtown activity.

The new hours of operation are:

• Monday through Thursday: 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
• Friday: 6:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
• Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

“We anticipate strong and growing ridership demand this spring and summer and the time is now to expand our service hours and capacity to keep Kansas City moving,” said Tom Gerend, Executive Director, KC Streetcar Authority. 

The KC Streetcar has closely monitored ridership recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, KC Streetcar ridership ended at approximately 65% recovery compared to pre-COVID 2019 ridership. In January 2022, weekend ridership recovery was strong, averaging a 85% recovery to pre-COVID 2019 ridership numbers. 

Strong demand in the last hours of service supports the extension of streetcar operation hours. Even throughout the winter season, the KC Streetcar averaged more than 100 trips in the last hour of service.  Additionally, Fridays averaged approximately 130 trips in the last hour and Saturdays averaged approximately 160 trips in the last hour. Requests from the community and passengers also support the late night demand and decision to extend hours.  

To stay connected on KC Streetcar service, sign up for free text alerts with RideKC Notify. Text ’streetcar’ to 816.685.8541 to subscribe. 

For questions, contact Donna Mandelbaum with the KC Streetcar Authority at 816.877.3219 (cell) or email at dmandelbaum@kcstreetcar.org. The KC Streetcar is online at www.kcstreetcar.org and on Twitter (@kcstreetcar), Facebook (@kcstreetcar) and Instagram. 

[KevinKorell]

KCUR Radio, Kansas City, MO, 3/1/22:

 

 

 

    KC Streetcar will now stay out later at night to help you get home from concerts     

 

 

With warmer weather and COVID restrictions easing, KC Streetcar has added an extra hour to its evening schedules to accommodate the increased ridership.

 

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[KevinKorell]

Kansas City, MO Star, 4/19/22:

 

 

  Face masks now optional on Kansas City buses, streetcar after federal mandate lifted   

 

 

Masks are no longer required on the Kansas City streetcar or buses.

 

 

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