The Seattle metropolitan area has historically had robust ridership for a predominantly bus-based transit system. It was one of the few major transit systems to gain ridership in the 2010s, in a period of increased ride-hailing services and lower gas prices. Only 10% of King County Metro riders rely on the eagency for all or most of their trips and do not have access to a vehicle. As of 2016, 48% of all trips to downtown were on transit.
