Public transportation is getting more accessible in the Puget Sound region.
Commuters with disabilities and anyone ages 65 and older who qualify for an ORCA Regional Reduced Fare Permit (RRFP) can now get their first card for free. Income-eligible riders can also get their first ORCA LIFT card at no cost.
“Getting a reduced-fare ORCA pass is now easier and more affordable for people who need it most,” said John Resha, King County Metro Assistant General Manager and Chair of the ORCA Joint Board. “We hear every day from customers whose lives have been changed by better access to transit, and we hope this encourages more people who qualify to participate in our reduced-fare programs.”
Commuters can use their card's E-purse to load value onto the card for one trip at a time or add a pass for unlimited rides for a month.
Although some commuters can get their first RRFP and ORCA LIFT cards for free under the July 1 rule change, anyone that needs to replace a lost or stolen card will need to pay $3.
