How do transfers work bus?

You can transfer for free between local bus routes and local buses and subways. (The transfer gets encoded on your MetroCard. You’ll swipe it again, but you won’t be charged.) Transfers are good within two hours of when you paid the fare.

Are Seattle buses free right now?

Trips on King County Metro buses will remain fare-free for now. Traffic Lab is a Seattle Times project that digs into the region’s thorny transportation issues, spotlights promising approaches to easing gridlock, and helps readers find the best ways to get around.

Can you use a bus transfer more than once?

Riders will be able to transfer an unlimited number of times from one Metro bus or rail line to another within the two hour time frame.

How does 2 hour transfer work?

How it works: Tap your PRESTO card or PRESTO Ticket on a card reader when you enter a subway station or board a vehicle. Your fare will be deducted and a transfer will be applied to your card or ticket. As long as you’re within two hours from your first tap, you won’t be charged another fare.

Can I pay cash on Seattle buses?

You can pay to ride Metro buses with cash, a Metro transfer, a Metro ticket, or an ORCA card. You will need to tap your ORCA card, deposit exact fare or ticket in the farebox at the front of the bus or show the driver your transfer. Drivers do not carry money.

How do people get around Seattle without a car?

How to Get Around Seattle Without a Car

1. Central Link Light Rail.
2. Seattle Center Monorail.
3. King Country Metro.
4. South Lake Union Streetcar.
5. Walk.
6. Sound Transit.
7. King County Water Taxi.

How good is Seattle public transportation?

Seattle has the third best commute times via mass transit. Seattle ranks third for public transportation resources. Seattle ranks third for safety and reliability. Seattle ranks seventh for accessibility and convenience.

Is light rail free in Seattle?

Ideal for the car-free traveler and one of the most popular forms of transit for visitors to Seattle Southside, the light rail can take you from the airport to downtown Seattle in just 30 minutes. Three conveniently located stations connect Seattle Southside to Seattle’s popular attractions.

Can I use my ORCA card to pay for someone else?

All ORCA cards except LIFT can be used to pay for multiple riders traveling together. Your fare is based on your ORCA card type (adult, youth, or RRFP). All other companion fares will default to the adult rate unless they provide valid proof of eligibility for reduced rate. Multi-ride products cannot be used.

How much do busses cost to make?

The first 600 new Routemasters cost TfL £212.7m, that’s £354,500 per bus, the next 200 cost £69.9m a slight discount at £349,500 per bus. But look at the cost of an equivalent double decker bus and it all becomes a bit murky.

Can you scan Clipper card twice?

Your clipper card is programmed to allow you unlimited free transfers to other Muni routes for a 90-minute window after you tag the first time to pay your initial fare. So, although your trips are free, you still need to tag on each time you change routes. If you don’t, you risk being cited for fare evasion.

What does a bus transfer mean?

A transfer allows the rider of a public transportation vehicle who pays for a single-trip fare to continue the trip on another bus or train. Historically, transfers may have been stamped or hole-punched with the time, date, and direction of travel to prevent their use for a return trip.

Do you get a transfer with OMNY?

With OMNY, you can use your own contactless card or smart device to ride with the MTA. OMNY supports a full-fare, pay-per-ride option now, including free transfers. Additional fare options will be available during future phases of the rollout, including reduced fares, student fares, special programs, and more.