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U.S. vs. Australia drew 280,000 riders on Link Light rail

Sound Transit recorded approximately 280,000 passengers on Link light rail on Friday, June 19. The spike occurred during a World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia. Other transit options and downtown activity also saw record usage.

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New data specifies Lime bike and scooter shares recorded 84K trips on the match day.

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  1. Seattle Link Light Rail Hits Record 280,000 Riders During World Cup Match

    Sound Transit recorded approximately 280,000 passengers on Link light rail on Friday, June 19. The spike occurred during a World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia. Other transit options and downtown activity also saw record usage.

    What's confirmed:

    • Sound Transit reported a new ridership record of approximately 280,000 passengers on Link light rail on Friday, June 19.
    • The ridership surge was driven by a World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia.
    • Transit agencies in Seattle, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia reported new ridership highs on certain game days.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Lime carried 84K trips on its bikes and scooters during the U.S. match against Australia.
    • Seattle holds the No. 1 U.S. ranking for World Cup 2026 fan experience and stadium atmosphere.
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  2. Seattle Light Rail Hits Record 280,000 Riders During World Cup Match

    Sound Transit reported a new ridership record of approximately 280,000 passengers on Link light rail on Friday, June 19. The surge was driven by a World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia, a sold-out Mariners game, and downtown activity. Other transit modes, including water taxis and Lime bike and scooter shares, also saw record usage.

    What's confirmed:

    • Link light rail drew approximately 280,000 riders on Friday, June 19.
    • The ridership surge occurred during a World Cup match between the U.S. and Australia at Lumen Field.
    • The previous ridership record was 220,000, set earlier this year during the Seahawks Super Bowl parade.
    • Seattle saw more than 83,000 bike and scooter share rides on Friday, June 19.
    • Lime set a new record for scooter and bikeshare usage.
    • A sold-out Seattle Mariners game also contributed to the transit volume.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Water taxi ridership set a record during the World Cup matchday.
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