Bike Racks on All Metro Buses

Metro's entire bus fleet was equipped with two-position bicycle racks in 1994. Metro does not permit bicycles inside buses for safety reasons.

• Bikes can be transported in the racks on any bus on a first come, first served basis.
• No additional fare is required.
• The weight limit is 55 pounds per loadable position.
• Bicycles with ELECTRIC motors MAY be loaded onto the bike racks.
• GAS-powered bikes are PROHIBITED and may NOT be loaded on the racks.
• Bicycles may be loaded or unloaded at any bus stop at any time except in the Ride Free Area between the hours of 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. During these hours, loading and unloading bikes is restricted to a route's first and last ride free stop. This is a safety policy to reduce the potential of too many cyclists being between buses in heavy downtown traffic.

Tips for a Safe Trip

For a safe trip when you travel with your bike on a Metro bus please:

1. Alert the driver before using the bicycle rack (the driver may not see you).
2. Always load your bike from the curb side of the bus.
3. Sit near the front of the bus and watch your bike. Metro is not responsible for stolen bikes.
4. No bicycle loading or unloading is allowed in downtown Seattle's Free Ride Area between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.
5. For more information about bicycle programs, visit the King County bike web site

Bus Bike Rack History

Would you like to know more about bike racks on buses and Metro's involvement? Read about it in the history of bike racks.