Sound Transit announces changes to ST Express fares starting March 1

Starting March 1 2016, Sound Transit is implementing a discounted fare for adult riders with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty level. Riders will need an ORCA LIFT card to receive the discounted fare. Click here for information on how to get an ORCA LIFT card.

February 12, 2016 3:52 pm

Starting March 1 2016, Sound Transit is implementing a discounted fare for adult riders with incomes at or below 200% of federal poverty level. Riders will need an ORCA LIFT card to receive the discounted fare. Click here for information on how to get an ORCA LIFT card.

To offset revenue loss, ST Express buses are increasing fares by 25 cents for other riders. Adult fares will be $2.75 for In-county and $3.75 for Multi-county. Youth fares will be $1.50 for In-county and $2.75 for Multi-county. Senior/disabled fares will be $1.00 for In-county and $1.75 for Multi-county. Click here for more information on the new fares.

If you currently use the Autoload feature on your ORCA card for your PugetPass you may need to change the Autoload to the new pass value. If you need assistance contact ORCA customer service at 888-988-6722 (8am – 5 pm, Mon-Fri).