Kiersten Throndsen, KOMO Communities Reporter, http://www.komonews.com/
Fares are about to go up for all Community Transit users, including local and commuter buses, DART, and vanpool service.
The increase takes effect Friday, Feb. 1, 2013.
Transit officials say the bump in fares was needed to keep up with the pace of inflation and continue with current service levels.
The new fare for adults will be $2 – which is in line with other local transportation agencies, according to Community Transit.
Below is a breakdown of the new fares for each user:
- Community Transit local bus fares will increase by 25 cents for all riders – adults, youth and reduced fare riders (senior, disabled and Medicare).
- Commuter bus fares to King County from Everett and south Snohomish County will increase by 50 cents for adults and reduced fare customers, and 25 cents for youth.
- Commuter bus fares to King County from north and east Snohomish County will increase by 75 cents for adults and reduced fare customers, and 25 cents for youth.
- DART paratransit fares will increase by 25 cents.
- Vanpool fares will increase by 10-15 percent, depending on the number of passengers in a van and mileage for the trip.
More information about the new fares is available online.