SEATTLE – Public transit fares will soon increase across some services in Seattle. The changes come alongside an increase and update in services offered for riders in the Emerald City’s metro area.
Which transit fares are changing in Seattle this September?
By the numbers: — Full adult fares on the Metro bus lines will increase by $0.25 starting on Sept. 1. This will align it with Sound Transit’s $3.00 flat rate for the Link light rail and Express bus services.
Metro representatives said the increase for full adult bus fares is the first such one since flat rates were established back in 2018.
Additionally, the ORCA fares for the West Seattle Water Taxi are among the price changes. Tickets will increase by $0.25 to $5.25, while the ORCA LIFT fares will drop from $2.75 to $1.00.…