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King County to add dozens of bus routes and free waterfront shuttle to handle World Cup crowds
Summary
King County Executive Hermae Sahelan said Metro will run 60 new bus routes on match days (40 on non-match days), expand water taxi service, and begin a Waterfront Shuttle next week with free rides through Labor Day.
King County Executive Hermae Sahelan said the county is expanding transit service for the World Cup, announcing "60 new bus routes on match days, 40 on non match days" to increase capacity and connect fan destinations. She said riders will see more trips on busy routes, expanded water taxi service and special match‑day shuttles connecting fan zones, downtown destinations and the stadium.
Sahelan also noted the Waterfront Shuttle will begin next week and run through Labor Day, with frequent service and increased match-day frequency; she thanked the local organizing committee and sponsors for supporting free rides on shuttle services during the summer.
