KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A RideKC bus operator has tested positive for COVID-19.
In a tweet Tuesday night, RideKC confirmed the case, stating that the operate drove route 104 Argentine on April 1 from 12:30 to 8 p.m. The driver did not return to work on April 2.
Earlier on Tuesday, RideKC stated that a positive case of the virus was associated with a RideKC bus in the Kansas City area.
RideKC said it "confirmed a positive test result of COVID-19 involving the 104 bus on April 1," in a tweet posted Tuesday night.
"It is recommended that anyone who rode 104 on Wednesday, April 1, monitor themselves for possible symptoms and contact their healthcare provider," RideKC said.
RideKC confirmed a positive test result of COVID-19 involving the 104 bus on April 1.
— RideKC (@RideKCTransit) April 8, 2020
It is recommended that anyone who rode 104 on Wednesday, April 1, monitor themselves for possible symptoms and contact their healthcare provider.
RideKC also announced on Tuesday a change to its schedule and routes beginning April 12 in Kansas City, Missouri.
No changes are expected in Johnson County, Independence or with Unified Government Transit.
More information about the schedule changes can be found on RideKC’s website.