WMATA responds after social media videos appear to show drug use on Metro bus, train
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority says officials have reviewed two videos circulating on social media that appear to show two people using drugs — one on a Metro bus and the other on the train — and alerted Metro Transit Police.
Downtown Red Line stations to shut down during holiday season: WMATA
Red Line stations from Farragut North to Judiciary Square will be shut down in December for repairs, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monday.
Tragic death of DC teen in subway surfing stunt sparks calls for safety measures
A D.C. area teen was killed while attempting a dangerous social media trend known as subway surfing. That's when people climb and ride on top of moving trains.
Trespasser on tracks leads to Metro delays on Red Line
Authorities continue to investigate a trespasser on Metro tracks that contributed to early morning delays on the Red Line.
More rail service coming to Metro lines Monday
More service is coming to several Metro lines starting Monday, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority says.
Knife-wielding fare evader tased, arrested at Fort Totten Metro Station: police
Metro Transit police officers keeping an eye on commuters at the Fort Totten station Wednesday faced pushback as they tried to enforce the fare.
Suspect wanted for attempted rape at Metro garage, Transit Police say
Metro Transit Police say they are searching for a man accused of attempting to rape a woman at a Metro garage.
WMATA: Warnings being issued to drivers blocking bus lanes under; fines up to $200 begin in 45 days
The warning period is starting for the Clear Lanes program and WMATA officials say in just 45 days, the District Department of Transportation will be issuing fines for people illegally using bus lanes and parking in bus stop zones.
Suspected Metro fare evaders caught on camera getting through newly improved gates at Fort Totten
Metro riders put new higher and stronger faregates that were designed to help the transit agency stop people from getting on trains without paying to the test Tuesday.
Teen, man hurt in shooting at Fort Totten Metro Station; special police officer returned fire
Police have charged the teenage suspect with assault with intent to kill and carrying a pistol without a license.
Metro Green Line station construction closures start July 22
Several stations on Metro's Green Line will be closed for over a month beginning July 22 for planned construction projects.
2 Metro Orange Line stations reopen Monday following completion of rail improvements
Metro officials have reopened the Vienna and Dunn Loring stations along the Orange Line following projects to replace rail lines.
Suspect arrested after pulling out machete near Montgomery County Metro stop
A man was arrested after pulling out a machete and threatening another man near a Montgomery County Metro stop, police say.
Man hospitalized after stabbed on Green Line Metro train
Authorities say a person on a Green Line Metro train was stabbed Monday .
Potomac Avenue Metro stabbing suspect arrested
The suspect who allegedly stabbed a woman and then robbed her at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station Friday afternoon has been arrested by police.
New nighttime Metrobus 'courtesy stops' program aims to boost rider safety
Metrobus riders can now request drivers to stop in between stops from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., in a new program by WMATA to increase rider safety.
WMATA receiving $104M grant to fund cleaner zero-emission buses
The Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration announced Monday that $1.7 billion from the new infrastructure bill will be used for cleaner buses.
Metro Transit Police: Teen found safe, no abduction occurred at Anacostia bus station
Metro Transit Police are asking the public for help identifying a suspect in a possible abduction that occurred in Anacostia Friday night.
Passenger found dead on Metro tracks after climbing on top of train, WMATA officials say
The Metro Transit Police Department says a person died after attempting to ride on top of a train.
WMATA warns of big cuts with projected $750 million deficit
WMATA is warning extreme service cuts to the tune of about 67% could come if the transit system cannot solve a projected $750 million budget deficit for Fis