ORCA Business Programs
Give your team access to Seattle’s growing public transportation system with an ORCA transit pass benefit.
Make Commuting a Breeze with ORCA Business Programs
ORCA is Seattle’s easiest, most cost-effective commute benefit. With an ORCA card, your employees can get around the Puget Sound — for commuting, errands, or fun! Over 8,000+ Seattle employees received an ORCA card through their employer in 2025. Ready to get started? Connect with a specialist to learn about transportation benefits for your team.
We’ve Helped Over 350+ businesses start an ORCA Program
Seattle Clinical Research Center, ORCA Business Passport Customer
“I like to use my ORCA card to get to work or when I go out to meet friends. It’s really nice to not worry about driving my car or to worry about parking.”
Gourmondo, ORCA Business Passport Customer
“Prospective employees are increasingly factoring in commute-related costs when evaluating job opportunities. By offering ORCA Passport as part of our perks, we not only attract top talent but also retain our current workforce by enhancing their quality of life.”
Armoire, ORCA Business Passport Cusotmer
“ORCA Business Passport has given folks an opportunity to experience a different way to travel while still being able to get to work on time. Our employees were spending more than $5.00 per day commuting and for us that was too much.”
We work with businesses of all sizes — let’s find the right program for you!
Program Options
We offer free consultations to help businesses develop customized commuter benefits.
Option 1: ORCA Business Passport
ORCA Business Passport is an annual, bulk-pass program that gives your employees unlimited trips across seven transit agencies and four counties at a highly cost-effective rate.
Purchase a minimum of 5 passes to qualify. Custom contracts are available to businesses with 499+ employees.
Save even more: First-time Passport customers are eligible for up to 35% off their first-year contract!
Why Employers Choose ORCA Business Passport
- Low Administration: Set it and forget it with an annual contract and fixed yearly rate. Enjoy simple invoicing and easy onboarding.
- All-Inclusive, Unlimited Use: No guessing at employees’ commute needs, Passport covers it all! Get unlimited access across seven transit agencies and four counties — for work-trips and life-trips — all at one low price.
- Built-in In Compliance: ORCA Business Passport helps employers meet both Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) requirements and Seattle’s Commuter Benefit Ordinance (CBO) requirements.
- Access to Additional Benefits: Vanpool/Vanshare, Home Free Guarantee, Trailhead Direct, and more are all included with ORCA Business Passport.
- Cost Savings: Bulk-pass pricing just for businesses, plus options for cost-sharing with employees using pre-tax income.
Option 2: ORCA Business Choice
A flexible month-to-month program for companies of any size.
Choice is a great option for in-house compliance with Seattle’s Commuter Benefits Ordinance.
Why Employers Choose ORCA Business Choice
- For businesses and budgets of all sizes: No minimum employee count or subsidy requirement for employers
- In House Compliance: Comply with Seattle’s Commuter Benefits Ordinance with a pre-tax or subsidy option
- E-purse option: Fund your ORCA card like a pre-paid debit card. Pay for travel on a per-trip basis or convert e-purse funds to a monthly pass.
Connect with a specialist.
We offer free consultations for businesses of every size and industry.
Talk to Armando Guerrero
Program Manager, Marketing & Outreach
Talk to Anna Smalley
Education & Outreach Specialist
Why Provide ORCA Benefits in 2026?
Don’t provide a transit benefit yet? There’s never been a better time to start!
Revive I-5
ORCA Business Passport works on all regional transit across four counties, making it easy for people to swap out car trips for transit during construction.
Cross Lake Connection 2 Line
Our region has never been more connected! 2026 brings the opening of the 2 Line Crosslake Connection, extending our light rail network to 55 miles.
New Customer Incentive
First-time Passport customers are eligible for up to 35% off their first-year contract!
How It Works
Starting an ORCA Business Program is simple, and our team makes it even easier. We’ve met with over 1,000 businesses and helped over 350 businesses launch an ORCA Passport program.
How easy is it to implement ORCA Business Programs?
You can start ORCA Choice whenever, with ORCA Business Passport you can start the 1st of any month, with a 2-week lead time.
How long do ORCA Business Program consultations take?
Appointments are 30 minutes long but can range anywhere from 10-30 minutes.
Are ORCA Business Program consultations free?
Yes, we will provide you with the details you need to adopt an ORCA Business Program.
What does ORCA Business Passport cover?
- Unlimited rides on all regular bus services on Community Transit, Everett Transit, Kitsap Transit, King County Metro Transit, Pierce Transit and Sound Transit
- Unlimited rides on regular Sound Transit Link light rail service
- Unlimited rides on Sounder commuter rail
- Unlimited rides on the Seattle Center Monorail
- 100% vanpool fare subsidy on Community Transit, Kitsap Transit, Metro Transit, and Pierce Transit vanpool vans
- 100% vanshare fare subsidy on Metro Transit vanshare vans
- Unlimited rides on Seattle Streetcar, King County Water Taxi, and Kitsap Foot and Fast Ferries
- Emergency guaranteed ride home service (for trips meeting program criteria)
What should I bring to my consultation?
It is helpful to know your full-time benefit eligible staff who commute to your worksite ahead of your consultation.
Is "ORCA Business Passport" the same as a "Corporate ORCA card? "
Yes, the official name is ORCA Business Passport, but it is common to hear “Corporate ORCA card.”
I'm an employee, how do I ask my job for ORCA Business Passport?
You could be saving on your transit costs with an employer-provided transit pass. Use our script to ask your employer about ORCA benefits today.
Email us at orca@commuteseattle.com and let us help you. We have an employee script you can use, and is found here below.
ORCA Employee Toolkit Benefit Script
Can you save your business more money using Pre-Tax funds?
Yes, you can combine ORCA with Pre-Tax to save your business and employees even more! Find out how in our pre-tax commuter benefits guide, or by contacting orca@commuteseattle.com for a free walk-through.
Our Impact
Over 1,000 Seattle businesses provide the ultimate transportation benefit. ORCA Business programs work for every type and size of business, and across a number of industries.