King County Metro is experiencing a shortage of bus operators, leading to reduced service and reliability. Passengers say the situation is exacerbating concerns with the vital public service.
In a Feb. 21 King County Council committee meeting, newly appointed Metro General Manager Michelle Allison said the transit agency needs the equivalent of 119 more full-time bus drivers. That breaks down to 132 more part-time operators, 40 more working full time and 36 additional vehicle mechanics. ...