We've been riding public transportation since we moved here since it's usually more convenient than driving. We've ridden the buses, the Seattle Streetcar, the ferry, and now Link light rail. I used to have to buy ticket books for the bus at specified locations like Bartell or QFC. And sometimes I had to buy separate tickets at kiosks for the other modes of transportation.

So, Seattle came out with the ORCA card to pay for all these things much quicker and easier. It stands for "one regional card for all." I got an ORCA card online through their website and put money on it with my credit card. It was so easy and I didn't have to go to the store to get tickets or anything. We've had a few fare increases too, which meant that the tickets I bought weren't worth enough, so I would have to add a quarter to it a few times. With my ORCA card, I don't have to mess with carrying change with me. So far I've only used it twice, but I'm sure I'll use it again soon.