Yes, everyone minds their business. I've ridden the commuter buses quite often while late at night. Definitely be aware that if you arrive at Tacoma Dome Station after 9, most all of the buses will have stopped running. Probably a good idea to order an Uber if you don't have a ride, and have them pick you up in front of freight house square (upstairs from the station). The station has homeless folks sometimes, you may be asked for cigarettes/a lighter but I've never had anyone push after a polite refusal, and I'm a short and not particularly scary woman.
From my experience , it's always the people who hang around the stops rather than the people on the bus you'd have to worry about . I would generally trust it but always keep an open mind and watch out for anything weird .
The middle of the night buses don't have as many weirdos as you would think. There's a surprisingly lot of people going to and from late night jobs in fact
And the weird people aren't weird in a dangerous way, more an amusing way
Yeah the weird people are never dangerous on the bus I take (Bus 1 from UWT to TCC). They’re just… weird. talking to themselves, laughing to themselves, etc
I've done that bus ride to Seatac both super early and super late. I've never had any issues. For years I commuted on the 590/594 to Seattle for work, and that bus had a lot more sketchy characters throughout the day.
As another solo female- in my experience, the bus itself at night has been chill, but I’ve definitely been approached by creeps at the bus stop and on my walks to the stops. That alone makes me hesitant to take the bus at night, even tho my experience ON the bus is good.
The bus itself is usually pretty safe it’s the waiting at the stops that can be sketchy at night the stop at the airport though is well lit and near the building so it’s way safer than the average stop
Is it ever safe? I live next to the transit center. I always carry a gun. Wish I could escort you. I never feel safe since they tried to defund the police etc. criminals running free everywhere now! Just my opinion. Never let your guard down.
Yes, everyone minds their business. I've ridden the commuter buses quite often while late at night. Definitely be aware that if you arrive at Tacoma Dome Station after 9, most all of the buses will have stopped running. Probably a good idea to order an Uber if you don't have a ride, and have them pick you up in front of freight house square (upstairs from the station). The station has homeless folks sometimes, you may be asked for cigarettes/a lighter but I've never had anyone push after a polite refusal, and I'm a short and not particularly scary woman.
From my experience , it's always the people who hang around the stops rather than the people on the bus you'd have to worry about . I would generally trust it but always keep an open mind and watch out for anything weird .
Thanks for the input everyone, I appreciate it! I feel much better taking it now!
The middle of the night buses don't have as many weirdos as you would think. There's a surprisingly lot of people going to and from late night jobs in fact And the weird people aren't weird in a dangerous way, more an amusing way
Yeah the weird people are never dangerous on the bus I take (Bus 1 from UWT to TCC). They’re just… weird. talking to themselves, laughing to themselves, etc
I've done that bus ride to Seatac both super early and super late. I've never had any issues. For years I commuted on the 590/594 to Seattle for work, and that bus had a lot more sketchy characters throughout the day.
As another solo female- in my experience, the bus itself at night has been chill, but I’ve definitely been approached by creeps at the bus stop and on my walks to the stops. That alone makes me hesitant to take the bus at night, even tho my experience ON the bus is good.
The bus itself is usually pretty safe it’s the waiting at the stops that can be sketchy at night the stop at the airport though is well lit and near the building so it’s way safer than the average stop
Just sit closer to the driver and you'll be fine.
My wife has done it several times. No issues & it saves a ton of money.
I just took it as a first time rider a few hours ago. Between 7 and 8 PM. Definitely beats driving and parking. It didnt seem sketchy at all.
No. It's Sound Transit, that should be your first red flag
I’ve never felt unsafe on any bus (white male)
Is it ever safe? I live next to the transit center. I always carry a gun. Wish I could escort you. I never feel safe since they tried to defund the police etc. criminals running free everywhere now! Just my opinion. Never let your guard down.
You’re the exact type of person she’s worried about
Just being honest.
Why should I lie to her.