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Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
King County Metro resumes fare enforcement
King County Metro has fully resumed fare enforcement after a four-year hiatus. For the last two months, Fare Enforcement Officers have been in an 'education phase' – reminding people that they'll need to pay moving forward. In 2020, payment was paused to reassess and reimagine safety, security, and fare enforcement Starting Saturday, officers began issuing printed warnings and citations to riders who can't provide proof of payment on buses and streetcars. Metro says that the education phase was promising. In April and May, 76% of riders that officers spoke to provided proof of payment. 'We see riders are getting back into the habit of tapping their cards and paying at the farebox, which funds essential bus service in our communities,' Metro's Chief Safety Officer Rebecca Frankhouser said. 'As we shift toward issuing warnings and potential citations, we are again reminding riders that there are free and reduced transit fares to ensure everyone can take transit.' Metro's adult fare is currently $2.75. Officers will accept proof of payment in the form of: A recently tapped ORCA fare card An activated Transit GO Ticket on their phone A tapped ORCA card in Google Wallet A transfer slip issued to someone who paid cash or used a human service bus ticket at the farebox Riders who do not have valid proof of payment will first receive a printed warning. Riders can receive two printed warnings without consequence. A third and subsequent violation may result in a fine or an alternative resolution: Pay a fine of $20 within 30 days, or $40 within 90 days Load $20 onto an ORCA card or—if eligible—$10 onto a reduced fare program card Enroll in a reduced fare program if eligible Perform two hours of community service Appeal to the Fare Adjudication Program Manager or request a customized resolution Youth who do not have proof of payment will not face a fine or alternative resolution, and will instead receive information on how to enroll in the Free Youth Transit Pass.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
King County Metro fully resumes fare enforcement for first time since 2020
The Brief For the first time since 2020, King County Metro will fully resume fare enforcement. Riders who fail to show proof of payment may be issued a warning or a fine. Alternative resolutions are available for riders who cannot afford to pay the fare or the fine. KING COUNTY, Wash. - King County Metro will fully resume fare enforcement this Saturday for the first time since 2020. Printed warnings and citations will be issued to riders who fail to provide proof of payment on streetcars and buses by Metro Fare Enforcement Officers starting May 31. What we know King County Metro first paused fare enforcement in 2020 to reassess safety, security and fare enforcement to make the transit system more equitable to the over 300,000 riders-a-day it serves. Its Safety, Security and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative is collaborating with riders, community members and Metro employees to improve the existing system. Metro has focused on educating and reminding riders of the proper fare payment requirements for the last two months, but the reminders will soon turn into warnings and citations. During the Metro education phase, Fare Enforcement Officers found that 76% of riders they encountered had proof of payment. Officers would provide information to the remaining riders on fare payment expectations and reduced fare programs. "We see riders are getting back into the habit of tapping their cards and paying at the farebox, which funds essential bus service in our communities," Metro's Chief Safety Officer Rebecca Frankhouser said in a statement. "As we shift toward issuing warnings and potential citations, we are again reminding riders that there are free and reduced transit fares to ensure everyone can take transit." Riders who fail to show valid proof of payment will first be issued a printed warning. A rider may receive two warnings before receiving any consequences, yet after the third and following violations, the rider may be issued a fine or an alternative resolution. Metro currently has 30 Fare Enforcement Officers around the King County area that will monitor fare payments. Riders can show their proof of payment through the following forms: A recently tapped ORCA fare card, An activated Transit GO Ticket on their phone, A tapped ORCA card in Google Wallet, A transfer slip issued to someone who used a human service bus ticket at the firebox or who paid cash. Youths who do not have proof of payment (like a Free Youth Transit Pass or School I.D.) will not face a fine, but will receive information on how to register for a Free Youth Transit Pass. Alternative resolutions are described as ways to ensure fairness, like if a rider cannot afford to pay the fare, they likely also cannot afford to pay the fine. Examples of alternative resolutions include: Pay a fine of $20 within 30 days or $40 within 90 days. Load $20 onto an ORCA card or $10 onto a reduced fare program card (if eligible). Enroll in a reduced fare program (if eligible). Two hours of community service. Appeal to the Fare Adjudication Program Manager or request a customized resolution. The current adult fare is $2.75, but Metro offers reduced and free fares to eligible riders, including: Low-income riders → eligible for ORCA LIFT card, $1 Metro bus service. Seniors and people with disabilities → Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) card, $1 Metro bus service. Youth aged 18 and younger → ORCA Youth card, ride for free. Riders in certain government programs → Subsidized Annual Pass, ride for free Riders are encouraged to take a five-question quiz on Metro's website to determine the right fare program for them. The Source Information in this article is from the King County Metro service. Sweltering weather in store for Seattle this week Motorcyclist killed, driver arrested after Puyallup crash Mom of slain Idaho victim Xana Kernodle asks for help attending Bryan Kohberger trial Seattle Memorial Day weekend 2025: Your guide to events, traffic, more Tears, heartbreak at Chase Jones sentencing—teen in fatal Renton, WA crash To get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter. Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pay up! King County Metro is resuming fare enforcement
King County Metro says it will fully resume fare enforcement on May 31 after a four-year hiatus. For the last two months, Fare Enforcement Officers have been in an 'education phase' – reminding people that they'll need to pay moving forward. In 2020, payment was paused to reassess and reimagine safety, security, and fare enforcement Starting Saturday, officers will begin issuing printed warnings and citations to riders who can't provide proof of payment on buses and streetcars. Metro says that the education phase was promising. In April and May, 76% of riders that officers spoke to provided proof of payment. 'We see riders are getting back into the habit of tapping their cards and paying at the farebox, which funds essential bus service in our communities,' Metro's Chief Safety Officer Rebecca Frankhouser said. 'As we shift toward issuing warnings and potential citations, we are again reminding riders that there are free and reduced transit fares to ensure everyone can take transit.' Metro's adult fare is currently $2.75. Officers will accept proof of payment in the form of: A recently tapped ORCA fare card An activated Transit GO Ticket on their phone A tapped ORCA card in Google Wallet A transfer slip issued to someone who paid cash or used a human service bus ticket at the farebox Riders who do not have valid proof of payment will first receive a printed warning. Riders can receive two printed warnings without consequence. A third and subsequent violation may result in a fine or an alternative resolution: Pay a fine of $20 within 30 days, or $40 within 90 days Load $20 onto an ORCA card or—if eligible—$10 onto a reduced fare program card Enroll in a reduced fare program if eligible Perform two hours of community service Appeal to the Fare Adjudication Program Manager or request a customized resolution Youth who do not have proof of payment will not face a fine or alternative resolution, and will instead receive information on how to enroll in the Free Youth Transit Pass.
RNZ News
26-05-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Stand-off over plans for Khandallah craft beer pub
The proposal is for a craft beer and pizza joint in a building on Burma road, that had been home to a licenced cafe but has since closed. The people behind "station kitchen" also operate several other venues and have applied for a liquor licence for onsite and takeaways too. But the Onslow Residents Community Association or ORCA, has lodged a last minute request, on behalf of the residents of Kandallah, to extend the feedback period for the liquor licence application til the end June. Tom Baker spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
The Star
17-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Last call for future boost
PUTRAJAYA: Students looking to further their studies should make a beeline for the Star Education Fair 2025, which ends today, to explore numerous scholarships and courses offered by highly-ranked public and foreign universities. Visitors to the IOI Grand Exhibition and Convention Centre here will also get to take part in various activities and stand a chance to win branded digital devices. ORCA chairman Steve Bennett encouraged students to visit its booth, as the company is showcasing a technique it developed to improve cognitive performance by up to 25%, strengthen emotional resilience and support mental wellness. He said this is the first time the company's neurofeedback technology – which addresses common challenges such as stress, tight deadlines and lack of self-direction – is being presented publicly. Neurofeedback, he explained, uses brainwave signals to provide real-time visual or audio feedback, allowing individuals to self-regulate their mental states. 'This allows you to adjust your brainwaves. Repeated training helps rewire the brain to achieve states like focus or relax more easily. 'We're using gaming to train the brain to quickly shift into the right mental state when needed,' he said. Another key highlight is JomCheck, Malaysia's first academe-media-civil society fact-checking alliance. Led by the Centre for Research in Media and Communication (Mention) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) and supported by the Google News Initiative, it aims to combat misinformation by teaching Malaysians how to assess information critically. For those pursuing higher education, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is offering two fully-funded bachelor's degree scholarships: the MCMC Legacy Scholarship for outstanding students at local or international private universities, and the MCMC CARE Scholarship for underprivileged students attending local public universities. Both scholarships cover studies in crucial fields such as cybersecurity, data science, media, engineering and law. Also participating is the Asia School of Business (ASB), offering scholarships for its Masters in Business Administration (MBA) programme. These include the ASB Fellowship, and the ASB-Graduate Record Examination (ASB-GRE) Merit Scholarship, which targets candidates with outstanding academic and leadership potential and is open to all nationalities applying for the August intake. Corporate sponsorships from PETRONAS and Bank Negara are also available. Additionally, the Star Education Fund returns this year, offering 214 scholarships worth RM14.25mil from 29 institutions. Promoting sustainability, Pelangi Publishing Group Bhd showcases its Pelangi Sustainability Education Centre, featuring hands-on learning through programmes like Kembara Buku Pelangi (a publishing and touring workshop), Sembang Buku Pelangi (a book club), Ruang Lestari Pelangi (advocacy for sustainable living), and Arena Ilmu (which includes bookstore promotions, knowledge exploration and community activities). Visitors can join programmes, volunteer or become members of the Pelangi Books Gallery. Organised by Star Media Group for the second time this year, the two-day fair offers a range of tertiary study, and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) options. The fair, which ends today, features a total of 70 exhibitors occupying 105 booths. The main exhibitors at the fair include Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten), Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Multimedia University (MMU), Universiti Malaya (UM) and Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT). International institutes like Xi'an Jiaotong University, Liverpool University, German-Malaysian Institute (GMI) and KO Beauty Academy are also featured. New exhibitors include Gadjah Mada University (GMU), Oxford Brookes University, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (Numed), Malaysia Airlines Engineering Services (Mabes) and Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Visitors can enjoy talks ranging from veterinary medicine to aviation maintenance, and win prizes like an iPad Air, Nintendo Switch or Redmi Buds 6 during 'Register & Win' sessions. The fair runs from 11am to 6pm. Admission is free, with door gifts for early birds. Now in its 38th year, the Star Education Fair is one of the country's pioneer education exhibitions. For details on the Star Education Fair, visit @stareducationfair on Instagram or email edufair@
