Whatcom riders brace for WTA fare increase

During the approval of the countywide fare increase, a separate question remains unresolved for Western Washington University riders.

The university’s universal bus pass program which currently allows students, faculty and staff to ride WTA buses without paying per trip is under negotiation as the current contract between Western and WTA approaches expiration in September according to Western’s Transportation Services. Western currently contributes $600,000 annually toward the program, according to WTA.