Bus service doesn’t stay the same all year, and changes can happen for different reasons. Community Transit typically has four changes to bus service throughout the year. Additionally, construction, holidays, and severe weather conditions can sometimes disrupt regular bus service and cause temporary stop closures, delays, and changes. Sometimes, trips can be cancelled due to a bus driver or mechanic shortage.

When things change, Rider Alerts give you the updates you need so you can plan for your trip.

What is a Rider Alert?

A digital Rider Alert is an email or a text sent to you by Community Transit, letting you know about changes or disruptions to bus service. Community Transit won't share your information; you can opt-in for which routes and topics you'd like to get updates about. Read our privacy policy for more details.  

You can opt-in to get Rider Alerts for:  

• Your bus routes 
• Swift lines
• Community Transit news
• Transit projects 
• Job opportunities with Community Transit
  

Community Transit will send trip-related Rider Alerts to riders when: 

• Your bus is more than 10 minutes delayed 
• Your trip is canceled 
• Your trip is rerouted 
• Changes impact your bus stop or transit center 
• There is a scheduled change in bus service
• Regular bus service hours change 
• Severe weather or construction projects that impact bus service 

You can also see Rider Alerts in other places on the Community Transit website and beyond, including:

• Plan My Trip 
• Find My Bus 
• Our Rider Alerts page 
• Other trip-planning tools, like Google Maps and Transit App 

Signing up is easy!

You can pick how you want to receive your alerts via text message or email. Please note that message and data rates may apply. Ready to sign up? Click here to get Rider Alerts.

If you plan on taking light rail, you should also sign up for Sound Transit Service Alerts to stay informed about any disruptions to light rail service.