In one of the most Seattle stories you’ll hear this week, Spike O’Neill got “ticketed” on the Sound Transit Light Rail, but not in the way you might expect.
During a segment on “The Jake and Spike Show” on KIRO Newsradio, Spike revealed that he received a fare evasion warning after failing to tap his ORCA card during his regular bike-to-train commute. Although the notice listed a $124 fine, it was ultimately classified as a warning with no payment required.
Under Sound Transit’s current policy, riders may receive up to four such warnings within 12 months before any financial penalties are imposed…