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.

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

Youth fares would be $1.

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.