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Workforce Stabilization Incentive

For new and returning ORCA Business Passport customers

The Workforce Stabilization Incentive helps reduce the cost of providing transit benefits to employees. This incentive makes annual ORCA Business Passport contracts more affordable for organizations, allowing them to provide unlimited regional transit access to better support employee recruitment, retention and workforce stability.

How it works

ORCA Business Passport contracts start on the first day of the month. To allow time for processing, enroll at least 15 days before your desired start date. Employers must cover all employees but can exclude anyone who is already receiving transportation benefits through another employer or subsidy program.

  • First-time eligible customers may receive a 35% annual incentive, up to $10,000 per year, for up to three years.
  • Returning eligible customers may receive 15% off annual incentive costs, up to $3,000, for up to three years.

Find out if your organization qualifies for the Workforce Stabilization Incentive – contact us today!

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Benefits for employers

  • Support employee recruitment and retention
  • Reduce transportation barriers for workers
  • Strengthen workforce stability
  • Demonstrate investment in employee well-being

Benefits for employees

  • Lower transportation costs
  • Convenient access to regional transit
  • Reliable commuting options
  • Unlimited use of participating transit services

Eligibility

Your business or organizations may qualify if you:

  1. Employ 5 to 499 workers
  2. Operate in one of the following industries
    • Food service
    • Agriculture
    • Grocery
    • Hospitality
    • Manufacturing
    • Caregiving
    • Nonprofits

Transit network

ORCA Business Passport provides employees with unlimited access to participating transit networks and services throughout King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties, making it easier for workers to get where they need to go.

Buses

  • Community Transit
  • Everett Transit
  • Kitsap Transit
  • King County Metro
  • Pierce Transit
  • Sound Transit

Rail

  • Seattle Monorail
  • Seattle Streetcar
  • Sound Transit Link light rail
  • Sound Transit Sounder
  • Including Rail Plus partnership with Amtrak Cascades

Shuttles & vans

  • King County Metro Access
  • King County Metro Vanpool & Vanshare
  • Kitsap Transit Access
  • Pierce Transit Shuttle

Water taxis & ferries

  • King County Water Taxi
  • Kitsap Transit Foot & Fast Ferries
  • Washington State Ferries

Get Started

Submit the information below and someone from our team will provide customized pricing and additional information.