堪萨斯市的免费公车政策促进了骑车,特别是在年轻人、妇女和无行尸居民中,但种族差异依然存在。 Kansas City's fare-free bus policy boosted ridership, especially among younger people, women, and carless residents, but disparities persist by race.

堪萨斯市于2020年推出的免费公交车政策大大提升了骑手人数,17%的被调查骑手完全由于这一变化开始过境使用,特别是在年轻人、妇女和没有汽车的人中。 Kansas City’s fare-free bus policy, launched in 2020, significantly boosted ridership, with 17% of surveyed riders starting transit use solely due to the change, particularly among younger people, women, and those without cars. 堪萨斯大学2025年的一项研究发现,在人口统计学上,特别是在服务不足的地区和高峰时段,总体使用率有所上升,但白人居民比有色人种更有可能开始骑马,从而出现了差异。 A 2025 University of Kansas study found overall usage rose across demographics, especially in underserved areas and during peak hours, though disparities emerged with white residents more likely to start riding than people of color. 现有骑车者中近40%增加了旅行,表明对一些人来说,费用是一个障碍,而另一些人则列举了日程安排和安全关切。 Nearly 40% of existing riders increased trips, indicating cost was a barrier for some, while others cited schedule and safety concerns. 尽管KCATA于2025年宣布恢复票价, 研究人员继续评估对就业、医疗及公平状况的长期影响。 Despite KCATA’s 2025 announcement to reinstate fares, researchers continue assessing long-term impacts on access to jobs, healthcare, and equity. 调查结果表明,无价过境可以扩大流动性,支持公平的城市交通。 The findings suggest fare-free transit can expand mobility and support equitable urban transportation.