Balducci issues statement on tragic killing of Metro bus driver

December 18, 2024

King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci issued the following statement after the fatal stabbing of a Metro bus driver early Wednesday morning: 

“I am deeply saddened and horrified by the news that a Metro operator was killed while working on one of our buses. My heart goes out to his loved ones and the whole Metro family as they deal with this devastating loss. Our transit should be safe and welcoming for both riders and operators and today we failed at that, with terrible consequences. I am committed to doing everything in my power to support the Metro team through this traumatic experience and to restore a sense of safety for transit riders and operators.”