Seattle Seawolves team up with King County Metro to highlight Community Van

A new partnership encourages teams, families and community groups in Tukwila to travel together with King County Metro’s Community Van.

This rugby season, the Seattle Seawolves are counting on Metro’s Community Van to get them to practices, games and destinations across Puget Sound. The best part? Metro riders in Tukwila and 10 other King County cities can rely on the same service to get where they need to go, too!

is a convenient alternative travel option and helps fill community transportation gaps, all with the help of a volunteer driver. It’s a reservation-based rideshare service, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The collaboration with professional rugby team Seattle Seawolves highlights how Community Van can make it easier for people in Tukwila and Skyway to get to a match, and for residents across the region to reach appointments, events, daily destinations and more.

“Community Van reflects what rugby is all about – teamwork and community,” said Drew Dambreville, Seawolves chief operating officer. “We’re excited to help share the word about a transportation option that makes it easier for Tukwila residents to get to the match, or anywhere else they need to go.”

Unlike traditional bus service, Community Vans do not operate on a permanent or schedule. Instead, riders can request trips from anywhere within one of the 17 participating cities to a destination up to two hours away. This makes Community Van a great solution for when you need to travel with a group, a team or your family!

“Metro’s Community Van helps neighbors get where they need to go – whether that’s a sports practice, a medical appointment or a community event,” said Melissa Allan, Transportation Planner with Community Van. “We’re excited to work with the Seattle Seawolves to help more people in Tukwila learn about a transportation option that is flexible, affordable and powered by volunteer drivers.”

It’s easy to reserve and ride a Community Van

Getting started is simple. To schedule a ride, you need a volunteer driver, at least two passengers and two business days’ notice. Riders must live in one of the qualifying areas listed on Metro’s Community Van page. For people looking for ways to give back to their community, signing up to be a volunteer driver can be a huge help for Community Van riders.

Community Van is an affordable and reliable transit option for families, community groups – and even rugby teams. Youth 18 and under ride free, adult fares are $3, and qualified RRFP (Regional Reduced Fare Permits for seniors) or ORCA LIFT fares are $1. Riders can pay with a

We’ll see you on the rugby pitch – and beyond!