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Sep 19, 2023

WMATA Plans To Rename Metrobus Routes. It Wants Your Ideas

Metro is planning on changing bus route names for the first time in 50 years. The new naming system would be part of a larger initiative by Metro to redesign its network.

Jul 24, 2023

Drivers Using D.C.’s Bus-Only Lanes Will Now Be Caught On Camera

For now, car drivers will receive only warnings for parking in or driving through bus-only lanes. They will start receiving fines in September.

Sep 15, 2022

‘Aid Is Resilient’: Locals Pivot After Texas Sends Migrants To Vice President’s Home

Migrants are usually sent to Union Station. But Texas Gov. Greg Abbott decided to send them to a new location, forcing nonprofit staff and mutual aid volunteers to pivot their operation of support.

Nov 23, 2021

Metro Buses Will Allow All-Door Boarding Starting In 2022

Boarding Metrobus will get easier starting next year, according to WMATA officials.

Sep 03, 2021

Metro Service Is Increasing On Sunday, But Some People’s Routines Will Still Be Upended

Though overall service on Metro is increasing and weekend fares are being slashed, some area residents still aren’t getting their bus route after Labor Day.

Aug 17, 2021

Metro Will Debut $2 Weekend Fares Starting In Early September

Metro is beefing up service to entice commuters and revelers back to the transit system.

Jun 10, 2021

Metro Approves Plans For Fully Electric Bus Fleet By 2045

The board approved plans Thursday to have as many as 12 electric buses hitting the streets by 2023 as part of a pilot phase.

Jun 03, 2021

Metro Board Approves More All-Day Service, Later Hours, And $2 Weekend Fares In Pitch To Bring Back Riders

The transit agency’s board had requested a top-to-bottom look at fare and service in April to prepare for an eventual post-pandemic era.

Apr 08, 2021

Metro Board Debates Lowering Fares – Including A Max $2 Fare In D.C. – To Attract Riders Post-Pandemic

The board also approved a service plan that will keep about 80-85% of pre-pandemic service.

Dec 10, 2019

D.C. Sues Greyhound For Idling Buses Too Long, Leading To More Air Pollution

D.C. environmental laws prohibit commercial vehicles from idling. Greyhound buses are doing it anyway, racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, according to a lawsuit.

 
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