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King County Metro service expansion

Overview

King County Metro announced a major expansion of bus services in South King County, scheduled to begin on August 29, 2026. The expansion includes nine new routes, over 3,000 additional weekly trips, and enhanced connections to Sound Transit Link light-rail stations. County Executive Girmay Zahilay described the plan as “the single largest bus service investment in South King County in a generation.”

As part of the South Link Connections project, Metro is also launching the Metro Flex pilot program in Auburn and Federal Way starting August 31. This on-demand service utilizes Metro-operated minivans to connect residential neighborhoods with transit hubs and employment centers. The two-year pilot allows riders to book trips via phone or a dedicated app, with fares set at $3 to match standard bus rates. Reduced fares are available for seniors, low-income customers, and individuals with disabilities, while riders aged 18 and younger ride for free.

Entities

Girmay Zahilay · King County Metro · Auburn · Nancy Backus · Federal Way

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    King County Metro to launch on-demand transit pilots in Auburn and Federal Way

    King County Metro will launch two-year Metro Flex on-demand transit pilots in Auburn and Federal Way on August 31 to improve regional connectivity.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    King County Metro adds new bus routes and on‑demand service in South King County

    King County Metro will add nine new routes, 3,000 weekly trips and on‑demand Metro Flex service in Auburn and Federal Way starting Aug 29, boosting South King County transit.

Sources

auburn-reporter.com · auburnexaminer.com · federalwaymirror.com