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Nov 13, 2014

Behold: Metro Fare Gates That Accept Phone, Credit Card Payment

A pilot program begins in January.

Oct 14, 2014

Metro Now Recruiting Riders To Test New Fare Payment Technology

To begin testing phase in January.

Sep 11, 2014

How Metro Riders Will Pay By Smartphone

A look at the new fare gates and bus payment system.

Sep 09, 2014

Metro Will Begin Testing Payment By Smartphone In January

NFC payment may be the future for Metro riders.

Jan 08, 2014

Metro Awards Contract For New, Expanded Fare Payment System

Get ready to use your phone to pay for a Metro ride.

Mar 28, 2013

Metro Launches Updated Mobile Site

WMATA introduced today a revamped version of its mobile website.

Oct 17, 2012

Uber Plans Expansion to Baltimore

The sedan-service-by-smartphone company is expanding to Baltimore, though a launch date is not yet scheduled.

Oct 16, 2012

Uber Drops Taxi-Hailing Service in New York

Add New York City to the list of places where Uber is running into trouble. The company, known best for its luxury-sedan-hiring mobile application, is shutting down another of its operations offered by its New York branch.

 
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