Fares decreasing on K-10 Connector bus route

LAWRENCE — Fares for the K-10 Connector bus route running between Overland Park and Lawrence are decreasing this fall.

Starting Oct. 3, the price will be cut to $3 per ride. Prices for a 10-ride pass will be reduced to $27, and the cost of a 31-day pass will be $95.

The K-10 Connector route has stops at the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park and at Johnson County Community College.

Starting in 2007, the K-10 Connector has served students, staff and faculty at JCCC and KU. It has also served riders commuting between Johnson County and Lawrence for work.

The route includes stops at the JCCC Carlsen Center, the KU Edwards Campus in Overland Park, two stops at the KU campus in Lawrence and one in east Lawrence.

Buses operate from 6 a.m. to 7:20 p.m., with rush hour service in the morning and afternoon operating every half-hour and midday service operating hourly.

Night service is available, operating hourly from 7:10 until 11:20 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Additional details about the K-10 Connector route are available at www.ridekc.org, or by phone at 816-221-0660, weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.