Since pausing fare inspection in 2020, Metro launched the Safety, Security and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative and has engaged with thousands of riders, community members and Metro employees," wrote King County Metro. "This collaboration continues to make our transit system more equitable, secure, and welcoming.

For the first time since 2020 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, King County Metro is resuming fare inspections.

The partnership will help to diversify the number of transit suppliers in the U.S. where bus manufacturing shortages have created supply chain challenges for all transit

Metro plans a "phased-in" approach to resuming fare enforcement. Here's when it starts, and what the consequences may be for nonpayment.