Bill to give DC residents $100 a month on SmarTrip cards reintroduced
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.
DC Councilmember Charles Allen is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance to D.C. resident’s SmarTrip card every month.
Metro expansion could include Georgetown station
Metro is looking to expand as the D.C. region continues to grow – and their plan could include a Georgetown station.
Metro is looking to expand as the D.C. region continues to grow – and their plan could include a Georgetown station.
Metro mandates COVID-19 vaccinations or weekly tests for all employees
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Metro announced on Tuesday that vaccinations – or weekly COVID-19 tests – will be required for all employees.
Metro extends train service to midnight, seven days a week starting July 18
Metro will extend its train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. The new operating hours are the first in a series of service improvements passed by Metro’s Board of Directors in June that include adding more all-day rail service, creating high-frequency bus routes and improving service across the region.
Metro will extend its train service to midnight, seven days a week starting Sunday, July 18. The new operating hours are the first in a series of service improvements passed by Metro’s Board of Directors in June that include adding more all-day rail service, creating high-frequency bus routes and improving service across the region.
Proposal would ban certain riders from using Metro Transit
A plan to temporarily ban anyone arrested on Metro for a sex offense or weapons charge is facing criticism from the ACLU.
A plan to temporarily ban anyone arrested on Metro for a sex offense or weapons charge is facing criticism from the ACLU.
Rockville, Shady Grove Metro stations shutting down in the fall
The Rockville and Shady Grove stations will be closed from Sept. 11 through Dec. 4 for construction, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials.
The Rockville and Shady Grove stations will be closed from Sept. 11 through Dec. 4 for construction, according to Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority officials.
2 injured after fight breaks out on Metrobus in Southeast DC
Metropolitan Transit police say two people were stabbed on a bus in Southeast D.C. late Wednesday afternoon.
Metropolitan Transit police say two people were stabbed on a bus in Southeast D.C. late Wednesday afternoon.
Former WMATA employee indicted for allegedly stealing more than $100k worth of bus parts
A former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) employee was indicted for one count of theft of over $100,000 and one count of theft under $100,000, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George's County announced Tuesday.
A former Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) employee was indicted for one count of theft of over $100,000 and one count of theft under $100,000, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Prince George's County announced Tuesday.
Metro approves more service, lower fares as DMV continues to reopen
Metro's Board of Directors approved improvements to Metrobus and Metrorail service on Thursday, including extended hours and lower fares to support the region's recovery and encourage more customers to return to transit.
Metro's Board of Directors approved improvements to Metrobus and Metrorail service on Thursday, including extended hours and lower fares to support the region's recovery and encourage more customers to return to transit.
DC police say man raised gun before they shot and killed him outside Congress Heights Metro Station
D.C. police say an officer shot a man outside the Congress Heights Metro station on Monday.
D.C. police say an officer shot a man outside the Congress Heights Metro station on Monday.
DC man killed after head-on crash into Metrobus
The crash happened in Southeast DC.
The crash happened in Southeast DC.
Person pinned under Metro train transported to hospital
A person was struck and pinned under a Metro train at the White Flint metro stop Friday afternoon, according to the Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue.
A person was struck and pinned under a Metro train at the White Flint metro stop Friday afternoon, according to the Chief Spokesperson for Montgomery County Fire & Rescue.
Metrobus to expand late-night service in June
After over a year of fluctuating availability and routes due to the pandemic, Metrobus will expand its late-night service in June.
After over a year of fluctuating availability and routes due to the pandemic, Metrobus will expand its late-night service in June.
Green and Yellow Metro lines to suspend service during first week in May
Metro is reminding Green and Yellow line customers to plan ahead for scheduled track work taking place May 1-9 that will require free shuttle buses to replace trains at four stations over one weekend and the weeklong closure of West Hyattsville.
Metro is reminding Green and Yellow line customers to plan ahead for scheduled track work taking place May 1-9 that will require free shuttle buses to replace trains at four stations over one weekend and the weeklong closure of West Hyattsville.
Metro begins phasing out older SmarTrip card as part of new fare payment technology upgrades
Metro is phasing out older SmarTrip cards as part of its new fare payment technology upgrades.
Metro is phasing out older SmarTrip cards as part of its new fare payment technology upgrades.
COVID-19 pandemic forces Metro to consider massive cuts
D.C.’s Metro system is looking at a number of major cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its ridership over the course of the past year.
D.C.’s Metro system is looking at a number of major cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic decimated its ridership over the course of the past year.
Metro says it could close 22 stations next year if it doesn’t receive more federal funding
WMATA says it could close 22 stations next year if it doesn’t receive any more federal funding.
WMATA says it could close 22 stations next year if it doesn’t receive any more federal funding.
Anacostia Metro Station fatal shooting suspect surveillance images released
D.C. police have released surveillance images that they say show a person suspected of shooting a person at the Anacostia Metro Station on Tuesday.
D.C. police have released surveillance images that they say show a person suspected of shooting a person at the Anacostia Metro Station on Tuesday.
Man in serious condition after shooting at Anacostia Metro Station, police say
A man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after he was shot at the Anacostia Metro Station.
A man was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries Tuesday afternoon after he was shot at the Anacostia Metro Station.
DC Metro to replace 130 escalators at more than 30 stations
The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority announced on Tuesday that it will begin replacing 130 escalators at 32 stations throughout the greater D.C. area this spring.
The Washington Metro Area Transit Authority announced on Tuesday that it will begin replacing 130 escalators at 32 stations throughout the greater D.C. area this spring.