Washington, D.C. Metro ridership reached its highest level since the COVID-19 pandemic in February, signaling a significant rebound in commuter traffic following the Trump administration’s push for in-person work.

With a 10% increase in ridership during the first half of fiscal year 2025, Metro is set to exceed 1 million daily passengers across its rail and bus networks.

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