Why not just make transit free? Cheaper to administer for the county, no more fare enforcement officers harassing teens and POC, no forms to fill out or cards to lose for low/no income folks.
We are proud to announce a new subsidized annual pass to ensure people with very low or no income can ride transit. Our goal is to connect people to the opportunities that enrich their lives, support their health and well-being. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2020/October/15-Metro-fares.aspx …pic.twitter.com/eDboYQOK9N
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I can't find the customer cost of this new annual pass. https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2020/October/15-Metro-fares.aspx … or https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/programs-projects/fares-routes-and-service/subsidized-annual-pass.aspx …
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The pass is free to qualifying residents. -Staff
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I’m not sure how this is functionally that different from the status quo: these individuals already de facto ride for free (at least buses) - is this just codifying what exists presently? Or is it a way of spreading and ensuring the access across all forms?
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