KS: JoCo rideshare program expanding next week. Here’s where riders can go using micro transit

Public transit is expanding in Johnson County next week with RideKC Micro Transit.

RideKC 499 Johnson County Micro Transit will expand its service area and operate seven days a week beginning July 5. They will still run from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The RideKC Micro Transit program allows riders to hail a ride from a van that seats 12, somewhat similarly to other rideshare services like Uber or Lyft.

The service area is split into zones and fares will differ depending on how far a customer travels. The trip will cost $3 if a rider stays in one zone but if they travel to the north or south zone or go to a Missouri destination like The Plaza, 75th and Wornall, or Ward Parkway Center, it will cost $5.