Good News For The Kingsport Area Transit Service. Total Ridership On KATS Is Up Two Percent Compared To This Same Time Last Year And Up 19 Percent Over The Last Five Years. KATS Officials Believe Monthly Promotions Has Helped Build Ridership And Show Positive Results. Meanwhile, The Dial-A-Ride Service For Seniors And People With Disabilities Also Saw An Annual Increase Of 28 Percent Over Last Year.