The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority announced plans to adjust fares and shift some established routes in favor of microtransit. Although single-ride ticket costs will remain the same at $1.50. One-day passes will go up a dollar – from $2.50 to $3.50 – and monthly passes will decrease from $60 to $50. Eyewitness News said new zones in Kanawha City, South Charleston and South Ridge will be added to existing services areas covering Charleston’s east and west sides in addition to South Hills. The KRT has added 14 vans to its fleet to cover on-demand rides, a move officials maintain is more affordable and fuel-efficient. KRT has scheduled public hearings to discuss the full or partial replacement of six established KRT routes with microtransit options. Another hearing is coming up at the Kanawha County Public Library in downtown Charleston on Friday, June 27 at 12 p.m.