Fares for Everett Transit could double next year

EVERETT, Wash. — Bus rates for Everett Transit could soon double.

According to the Everett Herald, Everett Transit is proposing increasing all fares starting in January.

If approved, all adult and para-transit fares would increase to $2 by 2020.

Youth fares would be $1.

Fares for seniors and people with disabilities would rise to 50 cents.

The fare increases would be done in increments of 25 cents every six months until the new rates are reached, according to the Herald.

The boost would generate an estimated $2.1 million in revenue over five years.

Community Transit fares also are rising by 25 cents beginning in October.

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