PITTSBURGH — (WPXI) – Port Authority’s free fares will end on Monday, but over 150 employees are still off the job with pay due to not meeting company vaccine requirements. The free fares began as a favor to riders, after the vaccine mandate forced 480 employees off the job earlier this month. “I believe that people should be able to ride ‘til this is completely over,” said Danielle Sheller, a Port Authority rider in McKees Rocks. Many riders have been affected because of bus delays and cancellations resulting from the lack of workers. Port Authority said there are going to be fewer disruptions moving forward, releasing a statement last week saying: “Fortunately, it has already begun to improve as more and more employees get vaccinated and become eligible to return to work.” In the latest numbers, Port Authority says 81 employees are on a 30-day probationary period pending their second dose. Nine employees were terminated. Eight retired, and 153 employees are still off with pay as of Friday.