A Metro bus driver was fatally stabbed near the University of Washington campus in Seattle, prompting widespread outrage and calls for increased transit safety measures. The police have identified the suspect, who remains at large, and have released photos in an effort to locate him. The victim, remembered by riders as a kind and smiley presence, has left a grieving family, and a fundraiser has been established to support them. In reaction to this tragedy, local leaders and transit unions are demanding better safety protocols and more funding for security in public transportation amid growing concerns over the violent incident.