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You're probably faster than Seattle's slowest bus

You're probably faster than Seattle's slowest bus

Update: 2025-08-06
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King County Metro’s 8 bus line is rarely on time. 

The bus runs behind schedule so often that regulars have nicknamed the eight bus the “The L8.”

Now, a dedicated group of transit advocates say they want more done to speed things up.

To draw attention, they recently challenged 8 riders to come up with fun ways to race the bus through one of its slowest sections. 

We’ll hear from jugglers, leapfroggers, and more.

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You're probably faster than Seattle's slowest bus

You're probably faster than Seattle's slowest bus

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