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Starting Saturday, May 31, King County Metro Fare Enforcement Officers will begin issuing printed warnings and citations to riders who cannot provide proof of fare payment on buses and streetcars.

For the past two months, Metro has focused on education and reminders of the requirement to pay proper fare.

The initial results are promising. During the fare education phase in April and May, 76% of riders contacted had proof of payment. Fare Enforcement Officers provided information to the remaining riders on the expectation to pay the fare, reduced fare programs and the ways proof of payment can be shown.