Spokane Transit Authority began a new reduced-fare option Monday by cutting fares in half for low-income riders.

Called “Opportunity,” qualified riders pay $1 for a one-way ride and $2 for a day pass. A monthlong pass for unlimited riding is $30.

“The Opportunity pilot program is one of the ways we are demonstrating our responsiveness to community input,” Transit Authroty CEO Karl Otterstrom said in the release.

A 50% discount has been available for seniors and disabled riders per a requirement for federal funding, STA spokeswoman Carly Cortright said. Veterans got the same deal when the connect fare system debuted in 2022.

Spokane transit was not intending to exclude people from riding the bus, she said. Rather, they were not required by any funding sources to offer discounted service

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