King County Metro pays tribute to slain bus driver with citywide memorial, procession
A memorial service for a King County Metro bus driver who was killed after an altercation with a passenger is being held in Seattle's SODO neighborhood Friday. Shawn Yim had been a King County Metro driver since 2015.
King County Metro drivers mourn Sean Yim, decry violence
King County Metro driver Shawn Yim was remembered as a beloved husband, uncle, and servant to the city. Yim was known by his fellow bus drivers for going above and beyond for his passengers, especially children and the elderly.
Fare inspection to return aboard King County Metro buses this March
Metro plans a "phased-in" approach to resuming fare enforcement. Here's when it starts, and what the consequences may be for nonpayment.
Memorial for slain Metro bus driver highlights need for safety improvements
Hundreds of transit drivers, riders, and community members came together to pay tribute to the first bus driver killed in Seattle in 26 years.
Bus cancellations expected as King County Metro honors driver who was murdered
King County Metro has said to expect bus cancellations on Friday, January 10, as the community gathers to honor driver Shawn Yim.
Metro honors bus driver Shawn Yim in Seattle memorial procession
King County Metro, community members and transit agencies will gather Jan. 10 to remember Shawn Yim, a bus driver tragically killed in December while on duty.
Seattle expecting Metro bus delays, cancellations during procession, memorial honoring slain driver
The procession and memorial will honor Shawn Yim, who was killed after an altercation with a rider on Dec. 18.
King County Metro to resume fare inspections with phased approach starting March 2025
Since pausing fare inspection in 2020, Metro launched the Safety, Security and Fare Enforcement (SaFE) Reform Initiative and ...
Community mourns Shawn Yim, fatally stabbed Metro bus driver
Hundreds gathered Friday at a memorial service in Seattle to mourn Yim and call for better protections for bus drivers.
King County Metro to resume fare inspection with light enforcement
For the first time since 2020 and the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, King County Metro is resuming fare inspections.
Metro Transit redesigning buses, hiring more security for better driver safety
Metro Transit said it has more than doubled the number of transit security officers in recent years –- from 80 to more than ...
Metro driver safety meeting scheduled for Monday
In the wake of King County Metro Driver Shawn Yim’s death and memorial, a special city council meeting to discuss driver and ...