New Year’s Eve free rides on King County Metro
King County Metro will usher in 2019 with free rides for all customers starting at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. People celebrating or working late will also be able to ride the Seattle Streetcar for free, and Sound Transit Link light rail will be extending service to 2 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1. Metro bus routes will operate on Sunday service schedules Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Many Metro routes provide frequent service on Sundays and holidays
Alaskan Way Viaduct Closure
Visit the Get Ready site often for updates about 2019 transit service revisions. New Ride2 service has been added as a transit option in West Seattle. Twelve routes will be rerouted once the viaduct closes adding extra time to your trip. See the route maps on the Get Ready website for complete information.
Text for departures
At – or on your way to – your stop, text your transit stop ID to 62550 to find out when the next transit service is scheduled at your stop.
Try Metro’s new ride-hailing app for on-demand service between Eastgate P&R and nearby neighborhoods
A new ride-hailing app for on-demand service is available for transit riders who would normally travel short distances for transit connections to or from the Eastgate park and ride and destinations in Seattle, the University District, Bellevue and Issaquah.
Use the Android or iOS smartphone apps or schedule rides in advance by calling 866-750-5057.
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