King County Metro to install new barriers on buses

King County Metro to install new barriers on buses for driver safety after fatal stabbing
The new barriers are designed to be more secure and durable than the partitions installed during the pandemic.
King County Metro to retrofit transit fleet with new safety feature following killing of driver
King County is moving forward with a plan to install new safety screens on all Metro buses to help keep drivers safe.
King County Metro unveils latest idea for keeping bus drivers safer
With continued assaults on drivers and the fatal stabbing of a driver in December, Metro and the union are looking to install heavy partitions that lock.
Bus drivers urge safety upgrades to combat workplace violence in King County
King County bus drivers are seeking to get a major safety upgrade for better protection while working their routes.The bus drivers union said the organization and King County Metro have been looking at safety partition prototypes for years,
King County Metro purchase of 120 Teslas faces scrutiny
King County Metro's recent decision to purchase 120 Tesla Model Ys for their VanPool fleet has raised questions and sparked a heated discussion online.
King County Metro’s Projects in 2025 and Beyond
The end of 2024 culminated in many King County Metro Bus projects such as new bus cameras, Lynnwood Link restructures, and RapidRide G. This article will briefly explore Metro’s 2025 and
Drivers, union voice frustrations over safety concerns on King County Metro buses
King County Metro bus drivers spoke during public comment. They voiced frustrations with Metro, claiming that the department prioritizes service over operator safety, which they say led to Yim’s murder.
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King County sheriff: Tough times ahead with looming spending cuts
King County Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall stated Tuesday that tough times are ahead as her office prepares to tighten its belt.
King County Council chooses its newest member
De'Sean Quinn, a Tukwila City Council member and manager at King County Metro, might serve just this year — or longer, if he ...
King County Sheriff's Office searching for missing 59-year-old man
SEATTLE — The King County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in finding a missing 59-year-old man. Kelvin ...