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Getting Around
2:56 pm
Fri May 24, 2013

When You Need A Lift, Do You Get A Driver From Your Mobile Phone?

Credit Flickr Photo/Narissa
We gather this is not a taxi. But what is it?

Seattle City Council is considering whether to regulate driving services that use mobile apps. Services such as Uber, Lyft and SideCar are gaining in popularity. 

Do you use these services? Do you compete against these services? Tell us here.

Public Transportation
1:18 pm
Tue May 14, 2013

One-Third Of King County Bus Routes Could Be Cut

Credit Flickr photo/Oran Viriyincy

King County Metro is facing budget cuts up to 17 percent. The cuts could eliminate almost a third of current bus routes. Metro is hosting a public hearing today at 4:00 in Union Station to hear your opinion.

Ross Reynolds speaks with KUOW’s Reporter Derek Wong about the future of our buses.

Transit Investigation
9:43 pm
Tue May 7, 2013

Fatal Sound Transit Bus Crash In Kirkland

Credit Flickr Photo/Oran Viriyincy
A Sound Transit commuter bus similar to the one involved in the fatal crash

Investigators said they don’t yet know the exact cause of Tuesday night’s fatal crash between a Sound Transit bus and an SUV in Kirkland. Two people in the SUV died. Investigators are looking into whether the bus’ brakes malfunctioned.

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Looming Bus Cuts
4:56 pm
Mon April 1, 2013

King County Metro Could Cancel Nearly 30 Percent Of Bus Routes

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A King County Metro Bus In Downton Seattle

King County Metro released more details Monday about possible cuts to bus service next year. The agency says almost a third of its routes might be eliminated.

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