KANAWHA VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

What KANAWHA VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY does

Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) is a regional public transportation authority operating under West Virginia state jurisdiction, serving the Kanawha Valley region including Charleston, South Charleston, and surrounding Kanawha County communities. KRT provides public transit through a fixed-route bus network of approximately 15 routes (including 1SA/1SC, 2C/2KC, 3N/3I, 4 Quincy, 5 Cross Lanes, 6 Elkview, 8 Sissonville, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, and 23 Clendenin) anchored by the City Center Station hub in downtown Charleston. The authority also operates KRTplus, an on-demand ride service bookable through the Transit app, the KRTplus app, or by phone, covering six designated zones and providing ADA-compliant paratransit. Account Based Ticketing through the Transit app and KRT Blue Card enables free modal transfers within one hour. Revenue is generated through publicly disclosed fares and online pass subscriptions, supplemented by federal grants — including a $21 million FTA Buses and Bus Facilities Program award in November 2025, the largest federal investment in KRT's history, funding a new maintenance facility.

The authority reaches riders through its website (rideonkrt.com), Facebook, X, YouTube, blog announcements by Allison Wallace, and community engagement via special event partnerships. Service modifications announced for July 2026 will transition several low-ridership fixed routes (Route 11 Wertz Avenue, Route 16 South Park, Route 18 Fort Hill/Montrose, and portions of Route 10) to KRTplus on-demand service, signaling an operational shift toward demand-responsive transit. Free shuttle services support community events including the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, America's 250th Celebration, Pride Parade, Holly Jolly Brawley, and USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals.

Name

KANAWHA VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

Legal name

Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority

Website

https://rideonkrt.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Public regional transportation authority operating fixed-route buses and KRTplus on-demand transit across the Kanawha Valley in West Virginia, serving daily commuters, ADA paratransit riders, and community event attendees with federal grant funding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599), Special Needs Transportation (485991), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Operators (TLAFAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/County Public Bus Operators (THAIAEAB), On-Demand/Ridehail Partnerships & Microtransit (EDALAKAD)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• Fixed-route bus service
• Paratransit transportation
• On-demand rides
• Account-based ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Transit Fares: KRT collects fares from passengers for fixed-route bus service and KRTplus on-demand rides. Passes can be purchased online through the website.
2. Federal Transit Administration Grants: KRT receives federal funding through FTA programs, including the $21 million Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program for facility modernization.
3. KRTplus Paratransit Service: ADA-compliant paratransit service operating as a key component of KRT's public transportation offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority (KRT) is a public regional transit authority that provides fixed-route bus service and KRTplus on-demand rides across the Kanawha Valley region of West Virginia, including Charleston, South Charleston, and surrounding communities. It also operates ADA-compliant paratransit service, a digital Account Based Ticketing system with free transfers, and free shuttles for community events. Fares are collected from riders, with additional funding from federal FTA grants.

Product overview

KANAWHA VALLEY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY operates a public transportation system consisting of fixed-route bus services covering multiple routes throughout the Kanawha Valley region, complemented by KRTplus, an on-demand ride service that serves designated zones and replaces lower-ridership fixed routes. The system includes a trip planning tool, account-based ticketing via the Transit app and KRT Blue Card, and special event shuttle services. The core offering is the fixed-route bus network, with KRTplus functioning as a flexible on-demand supplement for areas with lower ridership demand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KRTplus: On-demand ride service that allows riders to book trips in real time within designated zones

Products and services

• Fixed-Route Bus Service Traditional fixed-route bus service operating on established routes throughout the Kanawha Valley region in West Virginia, serving the general public for daily commuting, shopping, and access to employment and medical facilities.
• KRTplus On-Demand Ride Service On-demand ride service allowing riders to book trips in real time within designated service zones (West Charleston, East Charleston, South Hills, Southridge, Kanawha City, South Charleston). Bookable via Transit app, KRTplus app, or phone at (304) 343-7586. Connects riders to shopping, employment centers, medical facilities, and the fixed-route bus system.
• KRTplus Paratransit Service ADA-compliant paratransit service providing accessible, on-demand transportation for individuals with disabilities or mobility limitations throughout the Kanawha Valley.
• Free Event Shuttle Service Free shuttle services provided during major community events including the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta, America's 250th Celebration, Pride Parade, Holly Jolly Brawley, and USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals, connecting designated pickup points to downtown Charleston.
• Holly Jolly Brawley Trolley Holiday-themed trolley service offering free rides during downtown Charleston holiday festivities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lane Transit District: Public transit district serving Eugene-Springfield, Oregon with fixed-route bus and paratransit services. Comparable mid-size regional transit agency with similar federal funding exposure.
• Mountain Line Transit Authority: West Virginia-based regional transit authority serving Morgantown and Monongalia County with fixed-route bus service and paratransit. Similar small-scale regional profile within the same state regulatory environment.
• Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA): Regional public bus operator serving the Charleston, SC metro with fixed-route and paratransit services. Directly comparable to KRT in scale, governance structure (regional authority), and service mix.
• Memphis Area Transit Authority (MATA): Regional public transit operator serving the Memphis metro area with fixed-route buses, trolley, and ADA paratransit services. Similar mid-size urban transit authority profile and federal funding reliance.

Broad incumbents

• IndyGo: Indianapolis's public transit system operating fixed-route buses, paratransit, and on-demand microtransit (IndyGo Connect). A larger incumbent offering comparable service categories in a mid-size U.S. city.

Emerging players

• Uber: On-demand ridehail platform that competes for first-mile/last-mile trips that public transit operators like KRT also serve. Represents the broader mobility alternative affecting transit ridership share.
• Spare Platform: Microtransit and paratransit platform serving transit agencies with on-demand routing technology. Comparable tech layer enabling KRTplus-style service models at other agencies.
• Via Transportation: On-demand microtransit software and operations provider partnering with transit agencies globally. Directly comparable technology overlay to KRTplus on-demand zones, representing the broader microtransit competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KVRTA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@krt6860
• Facebookfacebook.com/KRTWV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kanawha-valley-regional-transportation-authority

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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