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Uh...but the original rule at elimination of the ride-free zone was that you can get off ONLY at the rear of the bus. There were drivers who were enforcing thi

Uh...but the original rule at elimination of the ride-free zone was that you can get off ONLY at the rear of the bus. There were drivers who were enforcing this with an iron fist. They've since backed off, but it's pretty clear that the people making the rules at King County Metro do not ride the bus. Also, unless the attendants with portable scanners are present, you can't enter the back of the bus unless you're willing to cheat -- it's a double-edged sword.

jlgreco 14y ago
The issue with the free ride for me was when you were on a bus that was leaving/had left the free ride area, you had to exit the front so that you could pay. That was a major pain in the ass on a full bendy-bus. Eliminating the free-ride zone has solved all the problems from my perspective. I see no issue with only allowing people to enter at the front; it doesn't cause any hassle as far as I have seen. I guess it would be an issue if you really felt the need to sit at the back?