SPOKANE, Wash. – Rising gas prices have prompted some Spokane residents to travel to Idaho for more affordable fuel. Allan Smith, an Idaho resident, has noticed a significant difference in prices.
“It’s a little bit cheaper over there. But, I mean, just the other day, we got gas, and it was like $3.45 in the morning and then that evening, it was almost $4.00,” he said.
While some residents choose to drive to Idaho, others are considering public transit as an alternative. Ridership on Spokane’s fixed route service has seen a significant increase…