Youth and senior bus fares increase July 1

King County Metro Transit is reminding customers that youth and senior/disabled bus fares increase by 25 cents starting Tuesday, July 1. Also, Access monthly passes are increasing to $18.

The Metropolitan King County Council approved the bus fare increase last year to help maintain Metro’s existing system. It is the first bus fare increase since 2001. Fuel costs have tripled and operating costs have risen significantly during those seven years.

The fare increase was phased in. Earlier this year, the adult fares were increased by 25 cents. See Metro Online for all fare information.