20
Percent of King County Metro’s operation costs covered by rider fares
88,000
Estimated number of riders per week who either evade payment in pay zones or who only shell out a fraction of the required fee
$3.2 million
Amount Metro loses per year to fare-evading riders
10 million
Boardings in the downtown Ride Free Area per year
390
Approximate number of drivers who want to abolish the Ride Free Area because it requires riders to pay upon exiting, which leads to more fare evasion
Published: July 2010
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