Bill to make community college students ride transit free draws support and implementation concerns
Supporters said free transit would improve access to education; transit agencies and the Washington State Transit Association warned the state must address administrative costs and determine eligibility processes before the bill is implemented.
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A bill to require transit agencies that receive transit support grant funds to allow certain community and technical college students to ride for free drew both applause and caution at a Transportation Committee public hearing.
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