Knoxville Area Transit Takes a Step Toward a Digital Future—No Cash Allowed, Just Smart Cities and Surveillance
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is doing its part to march Tennessee’s citizens right into the digital control grid with its latest proposal: a cashless fare system.

Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is doing its part to march Tennessee’s citizens right into the digital control grid with its latest proposal: a cashless fare system. Starting October 23, if all goes according to plan, KAT will launch "katpay," a new account-based payment system that ensures only those fully on board with the digital world will be able to ride the bus.
The idea of going cashless might sound convenient at first glance, but let’s not forget what it really signals. This is just another piece of the puzzle being laid out by global elites, prepping for a future where cash is obsolete, and everything—from your transportation to your coffee—will require digital currency, IDs, and total surveillance.
"Katpay": The Digital Ticket to Ride—Or to Be Tracked
With katpay, riders will have to create an account either via a mobile app or by obtaining a fare card, which costs $4. The system will allow people to load money into their digital wallets, either online or at KAT's customer service counters. Sure, they’ll let you add cash at the counter—for now—but you can bet that convenience will disappear in the not-too-distant future. Once you're fully dependent on the system, it's digital or bust.
Riders will be able to track their spending, thanks to KAT's fare capping system, which limits payments to $2 per day or $30 per month. But there’s a catch: this system monitors and tracks your usage. Every ride, every stop, every move you make will be recorded and analyzed. It fits perfectly into the broader "smart city" agenda—constant surveillance wrapped up in the guise of "helping you save money."