Language is Happy 4th of July with fireworks in the background. Avatars for Bus, light rail, streetcar and Water Taxi are below lettering in left corner

What to know before taking transit to events on the big July 4 holiday weekend

Cross posted from Metro Matters Fireworks, parades, picnics and festivals on the July Fourth weekend — there’s so much going on in honor of the country’s 250th birthday! Here’s some things to know before stepping onto transit on July 4 to get to your celebration. King County Metro buses are operating on a Sunday schedule on Friday, July…

Free shuttles, more buses, streetcars, water taxis and trains: SEA26 Match Day travel tips June 24 and June 26

Cross posted from Metro Matters For more information, go to the SEA26 soccer page. Para obtener más información, visite la página de Fútbol SEA26. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre page Football SEA26. Za više informacija, posjetite našu stranicu SEA26 Nogomet. للمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة صفحتنا SEA26 لكرة القدم. برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر، از صفحه فوتبال SEA26 ما…

Free shuttles, more buses, streetcars, water taxis and trains: SEA26 Match Day travel tips June 19

Cross posted from Metro Matters For more information, go to the SEA26 soccer page. Para obtener más información, visite la página de Fútbol SEA26. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre page Football SEA26. Za više informacija, posjetite našu stranicu SEA26 Nogomet. للمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة صفحتنا SEA26 لكرة القدم. برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر، از صفحه فوتبال SEA26 ما…

Sea26 Match Day #1: noon, Monday, June 15

Cross posted from Metro Matters For more information, go to the SEA26 soccer page. Para obtener más información, visite la página de Fútbol SEA26. Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre page Football SEA26. Za više informacija, posjetite našu stranicu SEA26 Nogomet. للمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة صفحتنا SEA26 لكرة القدم. برای کسب اطلاعات بیشتر، از صفحه فوتبال SEA26 ما…

Ringing in the New Year: King County Metro and regional transit agencies celebrate New Year’s Eve with free fares

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay announced today that Metro will join other regional transit agencies to provide free rides this New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31. Riders can travel without paying fares on King County Metro, Sound Transit, Community Transit, Everett Transit, Pierce Transit and the Seattle Streetcar as part of their holiday celebrations. “Leaving the…

Going green on the water: King County Water Taxi to run on renewable diesel

The King County Water Taxi is shifting from standard diesel to renewable diesel to power its fleet. Why? Because renewable diesel cuts greenhouse gas emissions and works in any diesel engine! “Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is key to fighting climate change. Converting waste into renewable diesel transforms our water taxis and showcases repurposing in action,”…

Expanded service ahoy! Vashon community celebrates upcoming launch of midday water taxi trips

Cross posted from Metro Matters King County Deputy Executive Shannon Braddock, County Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda, State Rep. Emily Alvarado, and Metro General Manager Michelle Allison greeted Vashon Island residents who sailed to Seattle to celebrate the upcoming launch of midday water taxi service. Starting July 1, the King County Water Taxi will have four new…

ORCA Card ahoy! Limited-edition cards celebrating King County Water Taxi available

Cross posted from Metro Matters Summer is here and one of the best ways to enjoy a summer day is with a ride on the King County Water Taxi. If you’re going to ride the taxi, why not pay for it with a special-edition ORCA card sporting a water taxi at sunset? In celebration of…

King County Metro Water Taxi Port Captain Shane Rich inside the cabin of one of our water taxis. Captain with instruments of the cabin in the background

Shane Rich is coming aboard as the new Port Captain for Metro’s Marine Division.

Shane Rich has served as a captain on wooden ships and modern vessels. She’s now ready to join Metro as the Port Captain of our Marine Division.   “I’ve had the pleasure of working in partnership with the King County Marine Division in my previous roles in the maritime industry and have enjoyed seeing the…

King County Water Taxi to maintain year-round midday and weekend sailing schedule to and from West Seattle 

Cross posted from Metro Matters King County Executive Dow Constantine announced today the West Seattle water taxi will maintain a year-round midday and weekend sailing schedule beginning October 16.   Prior to 2021, during the fall and winter, the water taxi reduced service, sailing only during commute hours with no midday service. In September 2021, during…