This week, an incident involving an “extremely unsanitary man” on a King County Metro bus in Seattle raised concerns about passenger safety and the lack of support for those in need. Despite the urgency of the situation, no assistance was offered to the individual, and the security measures in place by King County Metro were notably absent.
While commuting to work, I overheard a warning from King County Metro dispatch advising bus drivers against allowing this “extremely unsanitary man” on board. The last sighting of him was reported at Mercer Way and 5th in Seattle. The dispatcher’s tone was urgent, repeating the phrase “extremely unsanitary,” yet no further details were provided, leaving much to the imagination.
In a statement, King County Metro confirmed the disturbance involved a man displaying apparent mental health issues who had left one of their buses in an unsanitary state. However, the absence of any security or police intervention is a significant concern, suggesting that such incidents may persist without proper oversight…