Kenosha Partners with Amazon on Express Bus Route Compensation

Kenosha, WI (WLIP)– The City of Kenosha and Amazon have entered into a funding agreement for an express bus route from downtown Kenosha to Amazon’s fulfillment center.

The one-year agreement, which can be extended for up to three additional one-year terms, will provide transit service funding to maintain the express route.

Amazon will contribute $78,0000 toward the projected $120,000 annual cost of the service.

The agreement outlines the service schedule, which includes morning and afternoon trips Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays.

The lone no vote against the measure was 16th District Alderman Dominic Ruffalo who says it’s unfair for taxpayers to foot the bill.

City Administrator John Morrissey says he feels the deal will save taxpayers money as they would be on the hook for the full amount without the agreement.

The route will run from Kenosha’s Transit Center to the Amazon Fulfillment Center, with no fares charged for Amazon’s 3,000 full-time employees at the Kenosha facility.