More than half of King County Metro’s fare revenue in 2019 came from transit passes companies provide at a discount, or for free, to employees. All major employers renewed their transit business accounts this year, according to King County Metro Transit. The agency relies heavily on sales tax, which in 2019 made up 57% of total revenue, followed by fares, which represents about a quarter of the budget.
“We’re not seeing employers move away from public transportation and their commitment,” said Chris O’Claire, Metro’s director of mobility.
Before the pandemic, more and more people in the region were riding public transportation, bucking the national trend. Between 2010 and 2018 transit ridership in
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