Overview
- City officials announced on June 10 that Riverside, Parkville and North Kansas City will launch the River Cities Express to move fans to the Fan Fest.
- The cities contracted GEST to operate the service, which begins with three origin stops at Park University, Argosy Casino and the North Kansas City ConnectKC26 stop at 520 E. 19th Avenue.
- Riders at the North Kansas City stop can transfer to a shuttle that goes to the Fan Fest at the National World War One Museum and Memorial.
- The shuttle will run on 18 published Fan Fest days with hours that vary by day and schedules available at gestcarts.com.
- Fares are $5 for a single ride and $25 for a six-ride punch card, and officials say the short-term service is intended to ease event crowds and boost shopping and dining in the three cities.