PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – TriMet is facing a budget shortfall, and the agency says the loss in revenue will soon have an impact on its service lines.

Bus and MAX service cuts will begin in November 2025 and are expected again in March 2026, but TriMet warns that more cuts are to be expected in the future.

“After years of rising costs and less money coming in from fares, our expenses are now greater than our revenues,” TriMet said. “So far, we’ve been able to cover this budget gap with our reserves. But that money will run out. To ensure TriMet continues delivering safe, reliable and convenient service into the future, we’re taking action now to match our expenses with our revenues.”

The service cuts come in addition to previously planned administrative cuts in an effort to reduce spending

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