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It may be tempting, but fare evasion on public transit isn’t worth the cost

The U-Pass gives students unlimited access to public transportation during the rest of the academic year; having that access ...
Seattle Transit Blog

The Status of Fare Evasion in Washington State

Since Metro resumed fare enforcement in 2025, buses have displayed “Fares Required” as part of the headsign rotation.
KING5

Sound Transit to pilot fare gates for light rail travel

SEATTLE — Sound Transit is studying whether to add fare gates to some Link light rail stations — part of a broader effort to improve safety, boost fare compliance and close a projected $20 to 30 ...
The Stranger

Sound Transit Fares: Fair?

There’s an interesting discussion underway at Seattle Transit Blog about Sound Transit’s proposed fare structure for Link Light Rail, which would require people who take longer trips to pay more. The ...
MyNorthwest.com

Sound Transit’s "Sophie’s Choice": Bleed to Death or Start Requiring Fares from Riders

Sound Transit’s "Sophie’s Choice": Bleed to Death or Start Requiring Fares from Riders Cutting service. Bailing on Ballard, West Seattle, Everett, or Tacoma. Eliminating stations. Everything is on the ...
MyNorthwest.com

‘Leave the driving to us!’: Sound Transit offers free fares, longer hours on New Year’s Eve

Sound Transit is offering extended hours and free fares on New Year’s Eve to help riders get home safely. All Sound Transit buses and trains will be free to ride on New Year’s Eve, and the light rail ...