King County Metro has resumed fare inspection, which means that Fare Enforcement Officers will ask riders, including King County employees, for proof of payment.

As a reminder, everyone—even riders with fully-subsidized transit benefits from an employer like King County—needs to tap their King County ID or use another payment method. As a reminder, King County employees can use their King County ID to travel anywhere, at any time, for free on transit.

Tapping your card directly supports transit—and benefits you and Metro in other ways, too. For example, it lets Metro know how you ride public transportation so they can update service to meet the changing needs of riders. Tapping also lets Metro know how many people are riding Metro and the more people who ride, the more state and federal transit funding is directed to Metro and other transit agencies.

For employees who have forgotten their badge, coordinate with FMD/ID Access to receive a replacement or temporary badge.

Family, friends, and visitors can get their own ORCA card or download the Transit GO Ticket mobile app to purchase digital tickets. Also, youth riders ages 6 to 18 are eligible to pick up a free Youth ORCA Card.

For questions about employee commuter benefits offered by King County, reach out to the King County Employee Transportation Program at ETP@kingcounty.gov. We are always happy to help! For additional information, click here.