Metro cracking down on fare evasion after 70% of bus riders skip payment

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is preparing a major crackdown on fare evasion aboard Metrobus ...

Metro announces Memorial Day weekend hours

If you're using Metro's bus or rail service this weekend, you may want to plan ahead.

Nearly 70% of Metrobus riders evading fare, WMATA says

Metro says nearly seven out of every 10 bus riders are still not paying the fare to ride the bus. Now, a new crackdown is ...

Metro GM on possible new ‘Gold Line,’ Stadium-Armory improvements, bus fares

WTOP’s Nick Iannelli spoke with Metro CEO and General Manager Randy Clarke about upcoming plans for the transit agency.

Metro crackdown on fare evasion draws union pushback over safety concerns

Nearly 70% of Metrobus riders are not paying, transit officials say. Starting next week, the agency plans to crack down on fare evaders.
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Increase in Metro Transit ridership largely due to Bus Rapid Transit

Metro Transit ridership has significantly increased since the release of the Bus Rapid Transit. The system showed a 10% increase in overall ridership and an 18% increase in ridership on the Rapid A ...