Labor & Industries report paints dismal picture of Metro
A 300-plus page report describes some of its 'comfort stations' as
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Metro fined over bathroom breaks
An investigation by the state department of labor and Industry found that the agency had disciplined drivers for taking time to hit the head.
Too few bathroom breaks drove bus drivers to adult diapers
An upcoming report from the Department of Labor and Industries is expected to call Metro out for not giving drivers enough access to bathrooms.
Poetry in Motion: Tales of life and death aboard Metro buses
A new book of poetry from a retired driver is a window into the trials -- and amusements -- of Metro drivers.
Bus drivers need bathroom breaks too
To lessen service cuts, King County Metro reduced guaranteed rest times, leaving drivers crossing their legs.