Washington Supreme Court hears case of man who failed to bus fare
When Zachary Meredith boarded a bus in 2018, a Snohomish County Sheriff's deputy asked him for proof of payment during a routine check.
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When Zachary Meredith boarded a bus in 2018, a Snohomish County Sheriff's deputy asked him for proof of payment during a routine check.
The question of whether fare enforcement on public transit is unconstitutional went before the Washington Supreme Court on Thursday, as attorneys for the state and Zachery Meredith, a man whose missing proof of payment on a Snohomish County bus led to his eventual detainment, staked out their opposing positions.
Is asking for proof of bus fare an illegal search and seizure? An attorney for a Snohomish County man argues it is.
The Washington state Supreme Court will consider whether fare enforcement on public transit represents an unconstitutional incursion into passengers’ right to privacy.
The Washington state Supreme Court will consider whether enforcing fares on public transit systems violates passengers’ rights. If upheld, the court’s ruling could have statewide ramifications.