Bringing the Future of Bus Driver Training to Life in Seattle #GreenJobs Event

We’re excited to be heading to the upcoming Green Jobs event with King County Metro Transit, where we’ll be showcasing the next generation of driver training... it will be hands-on, immersive, and built for real-world impact.

This will be so much more than a demo. It’s a glimpse into how transit agencies are rethinking training from day one... and how KCM are leading the way

Overview of the experiences you can try at the KCM Green Jobs Fair

Step Into the Driver’s Seat

At the center of our booth will be our new and improved portable driving simulators, designed to be compact, powerful, and deployable anywhere.

Visitors will be able to:

• Experience week-one foundational driver training, built to accelerate confidence from day one

• Try our multi-player free driving, navigating real Seattle city roads alongside others in a shared virtual environment

• See how simulation can move beyond solo practice into collaborative, scenario-based learning

This is training that feels real because it’s designed around the real challenges drivers face every day... and built closely with driving instructors.

The fully equipped Portable EventSim, that can be quickly adapted to cover many vehicles, as well as host over 40 training experiences.

Tackling the Most Common (and Costly) Incidents

Most people assume major collisions are the biggest risk in transit.

They’re not.

One of the most frequent and expensive incidents is mirror strikes, and they’re often caused by situations that feel counterintuitive, even for experienced drivers.

That’s why we’ve built a gamified mirror strike training experience that helps drivers:

• Recognize high-risk scenarios early

• Build instinctive awareness in tight environments

• Learn through repetition in a safe, engaging way

This isn't your usual watch a video training... it’s behavior change, reinforced through gamified experience.

A view from the virtual bus in the mirror strikes experience

Go Beyond the Surface with Mixed Reality

We’re also introducing something new: mixed reality training inside a virtual reality headset.

At the event, you’ll be able to explore a full wheel assembly in an interactive 3D environment—perfect for:

• Pre-trip inspection training

• Understanding vehicle systems

• Reinforcing maintenance knowledge

Instead of memorizing checklists, trainees can see, interact with, and understand the components in a way that sticks.

A view into the DOT mixed reality world, where we bring learning components into your room.

Put the Entire Bus in Your Pocket

What if training didn’t require a classroom—or even a simulator?

With our augmented reality (AR) mobile experiences, it doesn’t.

We’ll be demonstrating how you can:

• Place a full-scale virtual bus in your real-world environment using your phone

• Walk around it, explore key components, and learn procedures

• Access training anytime, anywhere

It’s a powerful way to make learning more accessible, especially for new recruits exploring a career in transit.

An augmented reality driver cabin allows users to get acquainted with all aspects of the driver consoles.

Why This Matters

Transit agencies like King County Metro Transit are investing in innovative training not just to improve skills—but to:

• Build stronger career pathways

• Attract the next generation of drivers

• Improve safety and reduce costly incidents

• Support more sustainable, efficient public transportation systems

And it all starts with better training experiences.

See It for Yourself

If you’re attending the event, come find us.

Drive the simulator.

Test your instincts.

Explore the technology.

For full event details see https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/about/careers/green-jobs#:~:text=Metro%20is%20also%20committed%20to%20ensuring%20their,98104%20Registration%20is%20encouraged%20but%20not%20required