article_snippet: As the metropolitan area's Metro fares increased for the fifth time since 2008 today, A reduced-fare program was created with the hopes that public transit would remain accessible for those who cannot afford the higher prices.
article_snippet: The fare changes are aimed to bring a balance between bringing in a revenue that will support Metro service while keeping bus trips affordable for people with low incomes .
article_snippet: The fare changes are aimed to bring a balance between bringing in a revenue that will support Metro service while keeping bus trips affordable for people with low incomes, according to KING5.
article_snippet: As the fares increased 25 cents today on King County Metro Transit, the raised prices are part of a larger problem impacting America's public transportation systems.
article_snippet: It was reported that more than 70 per cent of the country's transit systems raised fares or cut services since the recession, according to the American Public Transportation Association.
article_snippet: Metro is only the second large transit system in the country to roll out a fare of this type,' said Metro General Manager Kevin Desmond. '