King County Metro Transit reminds bus riders that it will be operating a reduced weekday schedule on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The King County Water Taxi will not operate either the Vashon or the West Seattle routes on Jan. 17. The free West Seattle Taxi Shuttles – Routes 773 and 775 – will not operate either.

On days with reduced weekday schedules, Metro does not operate some commuter and school-oriented routes, and other routes have individual trips canceled. The next reduced-service holiday is Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 21.

A complete list of routes that are canceled or have trip cancellations on these days can be found on Metro Online at: http://metro.kingcounty.gov/up/holiday-service.html.

The reduced weekday schedule features more bus service than on weekends, but somewhat less service than on normal weekdays. This schedule is typically used on about 10 days through the year, and is estimated to save Metro about $1 million annually.

Visit Metro Online for more information, or call the Customer Information Office at 206-553-3000.