Everett Transit's Route 12 will remain fare-free for now
EVERETT — Everett Transit’s Route 12 will remain fare-free a few weeks longer than initially planned, the municipal transit agency announced Thursday.
In October 2025, Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin made Route 12 free for six months following the closure of Fred Meyer, in an attempt to give nearby residents easier access to grocery options. Route 12 runs between Seaway Transit Center near Boeing to Mall Station, with much of the route running along Casino Road.
Along with the fare-free route, Everett Transit also introduced a temporary shuttle between Mall Station and a nearby Walmart, which has since ended.
But fare-free service, initially expected to end April 20, will continue until further notice due to Everett Transit’s search for additional transportation options in the south Everett area.
https://www.heraldnet.com/2026/04/27/everett-transits-route-12-will-remain-fare-free-for-now/