KAT to host public information meetings on proposal to move to cashless payments for bus fares [Video]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Area Transit said it is hosting public meetings to connect with the community on a proposal to move bus fares to a cashless system.

The transit system said on social media it would introduce “katpay,” an account-based payment system that KAT would launch on Oct. 23 if the plans are approved. Through katpay, riders can create a mobile account in the Transit app or use a fare card to pay for rides. Riders would need to create an account, load it with money either online or at a KAT customer service counter and then use that money to pay for rides.

People would be able to load their katpay accounts with cash at customer service counters if they can’t load their accounts through online systems. People would be able to buy katpay cards from customer service counters during business hours. The cards themselves cost $4, KAT …