Tag: WMATA

FILE - A train arrives at Metro Center station, April 23, 2021, in Washington. Federal officials are harshly criticizing Washington's regional transit agency, saying a "poor safety culture" led to an October 2021 derailment that caused hundreds of new Metro railcars to be pulled from service. National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, that a final NTSB report on the incident concluded that WMATA technicians had been aware for years of a safety issue that caused the wheels on the new 7000-series Metro cars to expand wider than the tracks. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

DC Metro trains and buses to stop for 9/11 minute of silence

David Zimmermann · September 10, 2026 5:59 pm

President of Penske Corporation Bud Denker speaks during the announcement of the street race circuit "Freedom 250 Grand Prix Washington, D.C." next to a IndyCar show car.

Metro launches limited-edition Smart Trip card for DC’s Grand Prix

Britta Miller · August 4, 2026 12:50 pm

Photo of a 1000 series Metro rail car, restored to its 1976-era glory. (Courtesy: X/@wmata).

WMATA celebrates America 250 with exhibition on National Mall

Britta Miller · June 13, 2026 11:52 am

Photo of Metro 50 and America 250 limited-edition Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Smart Trip card.

WMATA celebrates America 250 with new Smart Trip cards and merch

Britta Miller · June 10, 2026 1:37 pm

A man jumps over the turnstile and escapes the fare as he enters a subway station in the Manhattan borough of New York City on April 24. (Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)

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Pay your fare share

Timothy P. Carney · June 6, 2026 6:05 am

A train arrives at Metro Center station in Washington, D.C., April 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

PETA sues DC Metro system over refusal to run advertisements

Molly Parks · June 4, 2026 2:49 pm

Arlington County Board disappointed they can’t force ICE to stop wearing masks

Amy DeLaura · August 1, 2025 9:56 pm

A Metrobus in downtown Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. The Washington DC government voted to waive fares for Metrobus rides within city limits starting July, 1, 2023, becoming the nation's most populous city to offer free public transit. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Metrobus riders thrown for a loop after changes to all routes for first time in 50 years

Morgan Kromer · June 30, 2025 3:59 pm

Metro buses to take over some of DC Circulator’s routes

Elaine Mallon · September 10, 2024 4:26 pm

DC prepares for NATO summit: Traffic disruptions expected downtown

Ailin Vilches Arguello · July 8, 2024 3:43 pm

Fireworks burst above the National Mall, and from left, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and the U.S. Capitol building during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, late Tuesday, July 4, 2023.

Tips for watching July Fourth fireworks on the National Mall in DC

Audrey Baker · July 2, 2024 3:00 am

Increased metro fare rates launch this weekend

Ailin Vilches Arguello · June 25, 2024 12:14 pm