Kansas City Transportation Group

What Kansas City Transportation Group does

Kansas City Transportation Group (KCTG) is a regional luxury ground transportation provider headquartered at 1300 Lydia Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The company operates the largest and most diverse fleet in the Kansas City metro area, with more than 700 vehicles ranging from luxury sedans and SUVs to executive vans, sprinter limousines, stretch limos, 18-30 passenger limo buses, 25-37 passenger mini coaches, and 52-passenger motor coaches. KCTG traces its lineage to Metropolitan Transportation Services, Inc. (MTSI), founded in 1984, and was formed in its current form in 2003 by Bill George, Jr. through the repurchase of KCI Shuttle, Yellow Cab, and Carey Limousine from Coach USA. The company has been a subsidiary of SuperShuttle International, a division of Transdev, since July 2007.

KCTG's service portfolio spans corporate transportation, airport transfers to all Kansas City regional airports (public and private, in both Kansas and Missouri), wedding and prom packages, nightlife transportation, meetings and events logistics, and the long-running KC Gangster Tour, a 20-year-old historical bus tour. The company also operates Sunrise Shuttle KC, a 20+ year airport shuttle brand merged into KCTG in 2025. Technology infrastructure centers on a GroundWidgets-powered mobile application (iOS and Android) launched in July 2019, which provides booking, reservation management, and real-time vehicle tracking through satellite tracking, automated dispatching, and location-based services. The app integrates with custom billing software designed to deliver consolidated invoicing for corporate accounts.

The business model is transaction-based, with revenue generated per trip or per ticket across corporate, consumer, and event use cases. Distribution is multi-channel: a self-service mobile app and website booking portal serve individual and SMB consumers, while dedicated account managers and phone sales (816-471-1234, 800-808-1131) handle enterprise clients. A worldwide affiliate network extends the company's effective reach to international destinations for corporate travelers, with single-source consolidated billing. Pricing is quote-based for most services, with the KC Gangster Tour priced at $35 per adult ticket and Sunrise Shuttle carrying a 20% gratuity minimum. Customer segments include corporate executives, individual travelers, wedding parties, event planners, and tourists, with named enterprise clients spanning healthcare, sales, and medical device industries.

Name

Kansas City Transportation Group

Legal name

Kansas City Transportation Group

Website

https://www.kansascitytransportationgroup.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kansas City Transportation Group is a transportation company that offers airport transportation, wedding, and limo services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ground Transportation Services

NAICS

Taxi and Limousine Service (4853), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Charter Bus Industry (48551)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Reservations (Car Service, Limo, Shuttle) (HSACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Party Transportation (Limo, Shuttle) Services (HSACACAN)

Keywords

• Luxury ground transportation
• Airport transportation services
• Corporate chauffeured services
• Wedding and event limousines
• Limousine and motor coach fleet

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Chauffeured Transportation Services: Core revenue from providing luxury ground transportation for corporate, private, and social events. Services include airport transfers, corporate transportation, wedding services, prom limousines, and special occasion transport. Revenue is generated per trip/transaction with pricing based on vehicle type and service duration.
2. KC Gangster Tour: Historical guided bus tours of Kansas City's gangster past. Tours operate year-round on Saturdays at 10AM, 12PM, and 2PM. Adults pay $35 per tour. Revenue is per-ticket transaction-based.
3. Sunrise Shuttle Airport Service: Merged with Sunrise Shuttle in 2025. Focuses on airport transportation with private vans seating 1-5 passengers. Includes 20% gratuity minimum on all rides with prepaid reservations for guaranteed service.
4. Worldwide Affiliate Services: Through affiliate network of ground transportation providers worldwide, KCTG reserves transportation for clients traveling internationally. Benefits include consolidated billing and single-source management for out-of-town group meetings and conventions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kansas City Transportation Group (KCTG) provides luxury chauffeured ground transportation across the Kansas City metropolitan area using a fleet of more than 700 vehicles and over 1,000 transportation professionals. Services include corporate transportation, airport transfers, weddings, proms, nightlife, meetings and events, and worldwide reservations through an affiliate network, supported by a mobile booking app with real-time vehicle tracking.

Product overview

Kansas City Transportation Group (KCTG) is a comprehensive luxury ground transportation provider operating a fleet of 700+ vehicles with 1000+ transportation professionals. The company offers a unified portfolio centered on the KCTG Mobile App (for booking and reservations) combined with diverse vehicle services spanning sedans, SUVs, vans, sprinters, limousines, and motor coaches. Core services include corporate transportation, airport transfers, worldwide reservation services, wedding transportation, prom services, and nightlife transportation. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands: the KC Gangster Tour (historical crime tour) and Sunrise Shuttle KC (airport-focused shuttle, recently merged). The company operates the largest, most diverse fleet in the Kansas City region using state-of-the-art technology including satellite vehicle tracking, automated dispatching, and custom billing software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kansas City Gangster Tour: Interactive bus tour through Kansas City's gangster past, celebrating 20 years as Kansas City's longest running historical tour.

Products and services

• KCTG Mobile App Mobile application for booking ground transportation, managing reservations, viewing upcoming trips, accessing chauffeur information, and tracking vehicle locations in real-time. Available on iOS and Android for both individual consumers and corporate travelers in the Kansas City region.
• Corporate Transportation Specialized chauffeured transportation services for business travelers, including airport transfers, lunch and dinner meetings, nights on the town, and dedicated account management with consolidated billing.
• Airport Transportation Airport transfer service serving all Kansas City regional airports in Kansas and Missouri, including public and private airfields, with 24-7 availability, real-time flight tracking, and luggage handling.
• Meetings & Events Transportation Chauffeured transportation for meetings, group travel, conventions, corporate events, and board meetings, including logistics planning, manifest management, and on-site coordination.
• Worldwide Reservation Services Ground transportation reservation services for travel to Europe, the Far East, and other international destinations through an affiliate network, with consolidated single-source billing and management.
• Wedding Transportation Wedding packages for brides and wedding parties, providing elegant and reliable transportation for bridal parties and wedding guests.
• Prom Limo Service Prom transportation services featuring impressive vehicles for young adults, with safety and luxury features suited to special-occasion nights.
• A Night on the Town Luxury limousine and chauffeured transportation for nightlife, special events, and entertainment outings in Kansas City.
• KC Gangster Tour Interactive 90-minute guided bus tour through Kansas City's gangster history and mob sites from the Pendergast era (1920s-1945), operating Saturdays at 10AM, 12PM, and 2PM at $35 per adult, celebrating 20 years as Kansas City's longest-running historical tour.
• Sunrise Shuttle KC Airport-focused shuttle service with private vans seating 1-5 passengers, 20% gratuity minimum on rides with prepaid reservations, offering reliable service to and from Kansas City airports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ years of airport transportation data driving service excellence
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GroundWidgetscoreTechnology or IntegrationGroundWidgets developed the KCTG mobile application for booking ground transportation. The app provides location-based services including driver matching, fare calculation, and safety features. GroundWidgets technology enables the mobile-first customer experience for ride reservations and tracking.
• Sunrise Shuttle TransportationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunrise Shuttle KC merged with KCTG in 2025. The woman-owned, veteran-friendly business had operated for 20+ years providing airport shuttle services. Now part of KCTG with more robust vehicle options. Sunrise Shuttle location at 10 E 135th St continues operations under the KCTG umbrella.
• Worldwide Affiliate NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKCTG maintains an affiliate network of ground transportation providers in cities worldwide. These affiliates enable KCTG to serve international travelers by reserving transportation in destination cities. Benefits include consolidated billing and single-source management for corporate travelers.
• EventbriteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEventbrite serves as the ticketing platform for the KC Gangster Tour, allowing online ticket purchases for the historical tour experience.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Carey International: Carey International is a national chauffeured ground transportation provider offering corporate, airport, and event services across major U.S. cities. It is directly comparable to KCTG as both deliver luxury chauffeur-driven transport with a focus on corporate accounts, sedans/SUVs/Sprinters, and worldwide affiliate reach.
• Mears Transportation: Mears is a regional chauffeured transportation and taxi operator serving Florida with a sizable fleet and corporate/event business. Its service mix (corporate, airport, special events, motor coaches) and regional market-dominator positioning closely mirror KCTG's Kansas City model.
• Boston Coach: Boston Coach (formerly part of Apollo's The Onyx Collection) is a national black-car and chauffeured transportation provider serving corporate and executive clients. It operates the same core product — luxury sedans, SUVs, and Sprinters for corporate, airport, and event use — as KCTG.
• Blacklane: Blacklane provides global professional chauffeur services booked via app in 50+ countries. It is a direct digital-era analog to KCTG's chauffeur business, with a focus on airport transfers, city-to-city transfers, and hourly chauffeur-as-a-service for premium travelers.
• Groundlink: Groundlink offers nationwide black-car and chauffeured transportation with strong tech-forward booking and corporate account management. It is directly comparable to KCTG's corporate-focused chauffeur service plus app-based booking experience.

Broad incumbents

• SuperShuttle / Transdev: SuperShuttle is KCTG's parent organization under Transdev, the world's largest passenger ground transportation provider. It offers shared-ride airport shuttles, chauffeur services, and paratransit nationally, providing structural scale and affiliate reach that supports KCTG's worldwide reservation service.

Regional players

• Reston Limousine: Reston Limousine is a regional chauffeured transportation company operating primarily in the Washington, D.C. metro area with a diverse fleet for corporate, wedding, and event clients. Comparable to KCTG's Midwest-focused diversified chauffeured service offering.
• Lorena's Livery: Lorena's Livery is a regional chauffeured transportation company operating in the Kansas City Metro area, offering black-car and shuttle services. It is a direct local competitor with comparable vehicle types and service mix in the same geography.
• Marathon Limousine: Marathon Limousine is another regional Midwest-based chauffeured transportation provider offering corporate, airport, and event services. Its Midwest concentration and service mix align closely with KCTG's regional churn of business.

Emerging players

• Uber / Rideshare Platforms: Uber and Lyft have expanded into premium tiers (Uber Black, Lyft Lux) that compete with KCTG's chauffeur service for airport transfers and nights-out use cases. While not a perfect functional analog, they increasingly set customer expectations for on-demand, app-based premium transportation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RideKCTG
• Instagraminstagram.com/ride_kctg
• Xx.com/careykc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kansas-city-transportation-group-carey-kc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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