Regional fare payment comes to your smartphone today

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Every new user gets a free day pass (expires 10 days after registering)!

iOS download - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ridekc/ ... 58345?mt=8
Android download - https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... .ridekcapp

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Used the free fare yesterday, it was so easy.
Too bad I won't be able to continue using it since work won't be able to buy us the mobile passes
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If someone who can script is petty enough to spoof the app, that's probably the least of their nefarious deeds.
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a couple of tweaks: you can now pay with american express and the quantity limit for day passes is now ten instead of one.
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the official rideKC app now displays streetcar locations. check the 'where's my ride" feature and search for 'streetcar'. you can favorite the route for quick access.
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I love this app and highly recommend it to anyone who rides the bus at any frequency.
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Eon Blue wrote:I love this app and highly recommend it to anyone who rides the bus at any frequency.
That would be awesome as an App Store Review...
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I tried once, but it would not go through. I suppose I should try again. :oops:
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On a related note, KCATA opening its Uber style ondemand service to general public, downtown at first.


https://cityscenekc.com/transit-agency- ... -new-year/
Fares for the on-demand service are $3 for the first eight miles and $2 each mile after for senior passengers or those with disabilities.

For the general public, the fare is $10 for the first five miles and $2 for each mile after. And as opposed to other private ride-hailing services, there is no surge charge.

“No other transit agency in the U.S. offers the same service,” Makinen said.
Here's the app..
http://ridekc.org/mobility-services/rid ... m-ondemand
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Greater downtown? So I'm guessing Hyde park is included in that
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earthling wrote:On a related note, KCATA opening its Uber style ondemand service to general public, downtown at first.


https://cityscenekc.com/transit-agency- ... -new-year/
Fares for the on-demand service are $3 for the first eight miles and $2 each mile after for senior passengers or those with disabilities.

For the general public, the fare is $10 for the first five miles and $2 for each mile after. And as opposed to other private ride-hailing services, there is no surge charge.

“No other transit agency in the U.S. offers the same service,” Makinen said.
Here's the app..
http://ridekc.org/mobility-services/rid ... m-ondemand
Doesn’t that seem more expensive that an uber trip (except for during surge pricing)?
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I don't think so. I just checked a trip that is 4.9 miles (work to home) and it would cost $10.86 for uber, plus tips are now expected. Thats without surge pricing.

The best thing this does is allow guests. Previously it was just a single ride purchased, which is expensive. Now it actually makes sense as a ride share app.

The thing that will set it apart is how long it takes to actually get the ride. I have tried to use Z-trip (because i philosophically hate Uber), but their app always screws up and takes forever....so i usually turn back to uber.
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