TriMet Board Approves Controversial Fare Increase Amid Protests.

TriMet's board of directors has approved a fare increase of 30 cents for adult riders and 15 cents for students, elderly, and low-income riders, effective from January 2022. The decision was made to help the agency overcome its financial struggles due to the pandemic's impact on ridership. The meeting was disrupted by protesters who opposed the fare hike, and the board members moved to a smaller meeting room to continue the meeting. The fare increase has been the first in a decade and is expected to generate $56.2 million in revenue for the agency.