King County Metro is making further restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus by reducing maximum capacity levels and strongly urging riders to wear masks.
Starting today. Metro operators will be skipping stops when the bus has 12 customers on a 40-foot bus, or 18 customers on a 60-foot bus. The bus will have a message reading, “Coach Full, Sorry,” to indicate that they won’t be stopping.
Additionally, Metro says they “strongly urge” passengers to wear masks while riding. Metro operators will be supplied two washable masks to use during their shift.
With so many reductions to transit in recent weeks, Metro is recommending riders use the “Text for Departures” tool. To use the tool, text your stop ID to 62550, and you will receive a return message with the next departure times at that stop.
And, as a reminder, Metro buses are still free for all passengers.