Kansas City, Missouri's Main Street Max bus route will be discontinued in two weeks as the city prepares to launch its new streetcar extension, creating a brief gap in service for riders.

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority will end the Main Street Max service on Oct. 19, with the new Main Street streetcar extension opening five days later on Oct. 24.

The route discontinuation came as news to some riders, including James, who uses the service regularly.

"I didn't know it was closing, actually," James said. "But I don't use it too often, well, I guess I use it enough that that would be a slight concern."

KCATA officials say the Main Street Max will be retired to avoid duplicating services with the new streetcar route. AJ Farris, director of planning and scheduling with KCATA,

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