OLYMPIA – On Monday, state transportation safety regulators held an emergency proceeding, suspending the operations of Ride the Ducks of Seattle, LLC. The suspension is effective immediately pending investigation and inspection of Ride the Ducks’ entire fleet of vehicles and drivers.
By Sept. 30, the Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) will issue a formal complaint against Ride the Ducks, and hold a hearing on the matter at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the UTC hearing room in Olympia.
UTC transportation staff have been investigating Ride the Ducks since the Aurora Bridge collision last Thursday, which resulted in the death of five people and injuries to dozens more.
“Our hearts go out to the families of all the victims, and we commend the first responders and medical professionals who came to the victims’ aid,” UTC Chairman David Danner said. “Our action today is necessary to protect the public’s health, safety, and welfare.”
