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Lawrence news February 16, 2026 - 10:10 am

Lawrence Transit On Demand to start charging per ride; here’s how to pay

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit will start charging $3 for each one-way on demand ride starting next month, and the city will only accept credit card payments.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 2, 2025 - 5:52 pm

Shuttle will connect Lawrence to KC during World Cup

by Cuyler Dunn

A shuttle will run from Lawrence’s central bus station to downtown Kansas City during the World Cup this summer, regional leaders for the sporting event announced Tuesday.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 1, 2025 - 9:54 am

Crashes reported, some Lawrence Transit routes delayed amid dangerous road conditions

by Lawrence Times

Dozens of crashes were reported Monday and some Lawrence Transit routes were delayed or paused throughout the day because of snowy road conditions.

Lawrence news November 18, 2025 - 11:56 am

Lawrence Transit will have $3 fare for on-demand rides starting in March 2026

by Lawrence Times

Connected City Advisory Board members on Monday approved charging a $3 fare for use of Lawrence Transit’s on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire next year.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news October 6, 2025 - 3:17 pm

Lawrence Transit proposing $3 fare for on-demand service; buses would remain fare-free

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit is considering adding a $3 fare for use of its on-demand service as federal grants the city has received in the past are going to expire. Buses would still be free to ride.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 5, 2025 - 4:03 pm

Construction of downtown Lawrence transit hub delayed; environmental review underway

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Construction of Lawrence’s downtown bus station, originally projected to be done in the third quarter of 2026, is now tentatively scheduled to finish in 2027 or 2028.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 16, 2025 - 6:19 pm

Lawrence Transit to offer bus service from downtown to KU football games and back

by Lawrence Times

Football devotees can park downtown and take fare-free Lawrence Transit buses to get to the Jayhawks’ games this fall.

Lawrence Life August 15, 2025 - 12:03 pm

Extra law enforcement patrolling through Labor Day in Douglas County; some options to get home safe

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will have more deputies on patrol than usual this weekend through Labor Day, looking for impaired and distracted drivers. Here are some ways to get home safely.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life August 7, 2025 - 8:47 pm

What to know about Lawrence’s new downtown parking website, payment apps and more

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The City of Lawrence has launched a website to consolidate downtown parking payment methods, and a new text-to-pay option. Here are some FAQs about how to pay for parking, which apps to use, alternate ways to get downtown and more. 

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Business August 7, 2025 - 4:14 pm

Less than a year from World Cup, Lawrence officials prepare for impacts on housing, safety, transit

by Cuyler Dunn

Officials are working to ensure Lawrence can capitalize on the expected influx of visitors for the 2026 World Cup in Kansas City without impacting necessary everyday services for local residents.

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