Water Taxi reduced service on Tuesday, Jan. 4, while vessels repaired

The Vashon & West Seattle routes operating reduced service Tuesday

On Monday, both the MV Sally Fox and MV Doc Maynard damaged propellers during service. We are coordinating with shipyards to get these vessels repaired and returned to service ASAP. The backup vessel MV Spirit of Kingston will be operating on both routes with the following schedule:

While Water Taxi temporarily operates less frequently, riders are encouraged to use one or more of the following options:

Buses

• Metro’s RapidRide C Line and routes 21, 55, 56, 57, 120 & 125 connect West Seattle to downtown Seattle.
• Routes 118 and 119 connect Vashon Island to the Vashon WSF Ferry Terminal and West Seattle to downtown Seattle.
• Route 128 connects the Admiral District, Morgan Junction, High Point, Delridge, South Seattle College and White Center areas with the West Seattle Junction.
• Water Taxi shuttle routes 773 & 775 will continue to operate their regular routes and schedules during this time, connecting West Seattle riders to the West Seattle Junction and Alki Beach via Harbor Avenue, Alki Avenue and North Admiral.

Link light rail

• Metro Route 50 connects West Seattle - including North Delridge, the Alaska Junction, the Admiral District and Alki Beach to Link light rail at SODO Station.

Before traveling

King County Metro continues to restore bus service following the recent winter weather. Before traveling, riders are encouraged to monitor transit alerts and use Metro’s real-time tools to confirm that the bus trip they want is operating.

Riders are encouraged to sign up or update route subscriptions to receive Transit Alerts via text and email for their bus routes.

Real-time updates show whether a bus trip is operating when it’s due to depart or if it’s been canceled.

• Text for Departures allows riders to text their bus stop number to 62550 and receive the next bus trips headed their way or a cancellation notice. Riders can save 62550 in their phones in advance.
• “Next departures” is available on both the Puget Sound Trip Planner webpage and the Puget Sound Trip Planner App. Riders can check these sites to see whether their trip is reporting its position and estimated arrival time.
• Follow @kcmetrobus on Twitter to see the latest travel tips and service information.

Metro’s customer service call center (206-553-3000) is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. for assistance with trip planning and general information.