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WTA ending long-term bus passes ahead of major fare changes in fall

WTA ending long-term bus passes ahead of major fare changes in fall

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WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Whatcom County residents have one last chance to buy long-term bus passes before major fare changes take effect this fall.

Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) said Friday, May 15 is the final day to buy 92-day passes.

The $90 pass gives riders unlimited rides for about three months.

WTA’s 31-day passes will also be phased out later this summer. The agency is replacing both passes with a fare capping system starting Sept. 1.

Under the pay-per-trip model, riders will automatically stop paying once they reach $6 a day or $60 a month.

At the same time, fixed route bus fares will double from $1 to $2 in WTA’s first fare increase since 2008.

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