Major Metrobus and Metrorail changes take effect across the DC region
From new weekend hours to a full bus route overhaul, the D.C. Metro system is undergoing one of its biggest transitions in decades.
From new weekend hours to a full bus route overhaul, the D.C. Metro system is undergoing one of its biggest transitions in decades.
Army 250th birthday military parade: How to take Metro to get to the National Mall
Metro has announced that the Smithsonian Metro station National Mall entrance will be closed on June 14 for the Army's 250th Anniversary celebration. Here's how to take the Metro to the military parade this Saturday.
Metro has announced that the Smithsonian Metro station National Mall entrance will be closed on June 14 for the Army's 250th Anniversary celebration. Here's how to take the Metro to the military parade this Saturday.
Metro extends hours for Post Malone show at Northwest Stadium
Post Malone takes the stage Monday night for the 15th stop on his “Big A** Stadium Tour” at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
Post Malone takes the stage Monday night for the 15th stop on his “Big A** Stadium Tour” at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland.
GOP lawmaker proposes rebranding DC Metro as ‘WMAGA’ and ‘Trump Train’
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced legislation that would block federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it changes its name to the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA) and renames the Metrorail system the “Trump Train.”
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced legislation that would block federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) unless it changes its name to the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access (WMAGA) and renames the Metrorail system the “Trump Train.”
'One less card:' WMATA rolls out tap to pay fares for Metro
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority debuted the Tap.Ride.Go program Wednesday, allowing commuters to tap their debit or credit card for contactless payment.
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority debuted the Tap.Ride.Go program Wednesday, allowing commuters to tap their debit or credit card for contactless payment.
Ongoing Purple Line construction leaves businesses struggling in DC
Businesses along the Purple Line corridor are continuing to struggle after years of ongoing construction. The Purple Line Light Rail project is set to connect Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Businesses along the Purple Line corridor are continuing to struggle after years of ongoing construction. The Purple Line Light Rail project is set to connect Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties.
Metro to roll out direct tap payment for riders
WMATA is preparing to launch a new tap-to-pay system that will allow riders to pay rail fares directly with a credit card on their phones.
WMATA is preparing to launch a new tap-to-pay system that will allow riders to pay rail fares directly with a credit card on their phones.
Maryland man weaves in and out of traffic, hits minivan and WMATA bus: police
A Maryland man was arrested after police say he clipped the mirror of a vehicle, lost control of his vehicle, and hit a minivan along with a WMATA bus.
A Maryland man was arrested after police say he clipped the mirror of a vehicle, lost control of his vehicle, and hit a minivan along with a WMATA bus.
Metro makes speedy push to hire new employees
In the last 12 days, WMATA has ramped up its efforts to hold job fairs and hiring events for laid-off federal workers.
In the last 12 days, WMATA has ramped up its efforts to hold job fairs and hiring events for laid-off federal workers.
Washington Metrorail Safety Commission raises concerns about automated trains, overruns
Data shared by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission indicates there have been 216 overruns on the red line since December.
Data shared by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission indicates there have been 216 overruns on the red line since December.
Man indicted after allegedly kicking stranger’s toddler down DC Metro escalator
A D.C. man is facing charges after he allegedly kicked a stranger’s two-year-old child down an escalator at a Metro station in the District.
A D.C. man is facing charges after he allegedly kicked a stranger’s two-year-old child down an escalator at a Metro station in the District.
Metro Gondola set to sail in DC for a scenic ride in 2026
Are you ready to cruise and enjoy a scenic ride on the Potomac to spots like Richmond, Annapolis, and D.C. on the Metro Gondola?
Are you ready to cruise and enjoy a scenic ride on the Potomac to spots like Richmond, Annapolis, and D.C. on the Metro Gondola?
Metro cracking down on repeat offenders with new 'banning policy'
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is working to ban serial offenders from its buses and trains.
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is working to ban serial offenders from its buses and trains.
Transportation secretary pens letters to DC Mayor, WMATA, Amtrak asking for safety improvements
The Trump Administration is urging D.C. leaders to focus on safety and security with the city's transportation systems, saying changes are necessary to "restore greatness to our nation’s capital."
The Trump Administration is urging D.C. leaders to focus on safety and security with the city's transportation systems, saying changes are necessary to "restore greatness to our nation’s capital."
Maryland offering grants to businesses impacted by Purple Line construction
Struggling businesses along the Purple Line corridor may get some relief with a grant program being offered through the Maryland state government. Some are already applying but who's eligible and how much funding can you potentially get?
Struggling businesses along the Purple Line corridor may get some relief with a grant program being offered through the Maryland state government. Some are already applying but who's eligible and how much funding can you potentially get?
Registered sex offender sentenced to over 26 years for groping woman on Metrobus
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to nearly 27 years in prison for groping a woman on a Metrobus and violating his probation.
A Silver Spring man has been sentenced to nearly 27 years in prison for groping a woman on a Metrobus and violating his probation.
DC Metro ridership up 10% as more workers return to offices
For the first time in years, packed Metro trains and bustling platforms are becoming the new normal again as federal workers return to the office, pushing ridership to its highest levels since 2020.
For the first time in years, packed Metro trains and bustling platforms are becoming the new normal again as federal workers return to the office, pushing ridership to its highest levels since 2020.
VIDEO: Teens rob man of Canada Goose jacket on Metro train
A disturbing video is making the rounds on social media, showing teens robbing a man of his coat on a train. Metro Transit Police have arrested the suspects but the incident has caused concern among some Metro riders, who were shocked to see the brazen theft.
A disturbing video is making the rounds on social media, showing teens robbing a man of his coat on a train. Metro Transit Police have arrested the suspects but the incident has caused concern among some Metro riders, who were shocked to see the brazen theft.
Metrobus to resume normal service Thursday after winter storm disruptions
Metrobus will resume normal service on Thursday after operating under a severe snow plan following a winter storm that left dozens of buses immobilized.
Metrobus will resume normal service on Thursday after operating under a severe snow plan following a winter storm that left dozens of buses immobilized.
Metrobus operating under severe snow plan Wednesday
Metrobus is operating under a severe snow plan beginning on Wednesday after a fast-moving winter storm immobilized dozens of buses Tuesday night.
Metrobus is operating under a severe snow plan beginning on Wednesday after a fast-moving winter storm immobilized dozens of buses Tuesday night.