Metrobus riders across the region can now pay their fares with a simple tap. Metro has officially expanded its “Tap. Ride. Go.” contactless payment system to all Metrobus routes, allowing customers to use a contactless credit or debit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay directly on bus farebox readers.
Shady Grove Metro Station is set to get a colorful upgrade: its first-ever wildflower bed. Metro announced the upcoming addition as part of a broader effort to beautify stations across the system.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, Metro will close Bethesda station to support Maryland Department of Transportation’s activities to advance Purple Line construction. Free shuttle buses will replace Red Line trains between Friendship Heights and Medical Center all weekend.
Metro has announced it will be honoring the men and women who have served the country this Veterans Day with a special patriotic train, bus, and MetroAccess vehicle serving customers throughout the region.
Metrorail will open at 5 a.m. to help thousands of runners get to the start line for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon, one of the region’s most celebrated annual events. Trains will run frequently throughout the day, making Metrorail the easiest way to get around and avoid traffic and road closures.
The Washington Spirit and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced today that they have agreed to a partnership, designed to promote the use of the Metro to and from Spirit games.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has released its upcoming schedule of planned Metro maintenance and shutdowns through 2026 in order to give riders, businesses, and visitors time to plan ahead for the service impacts.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has officially retired its last 2000-series railcar, marking the end of an era for the Metro system. The final train was removed from service at the Greenbelt Rail Yard this past week, closing the book on a fleet that first entered operation in the early 1980s.
WMATA has shared that on Saturday, Oct. 4, and Sunday Oct. 5, free shuttle buses will replace trains between Eastern Market and Minnesota Av/Benning Road on the Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines.
Metro has announced a strong close to fiscal year 2025, achieving $120 million in savings while delivering record ridership growth and national recognition for service excellence.
Metro has won the transit industry’s most prestigious award, being recognized as the Outstanding Public Transit Agency of the Year by the American Public Transportation Association.