In 2024, Metro Transit says ridership increased by 6% compared to the year before. In January, it also lowered fares: full-priced adult fares on non-express bus routes and the light rail are $2 a day.

Two WMATA directors stepped down earlier this month, shaking up a WMATA board that has enjoyed relative stability and remarkable success.

Transit enthusiasts showed up in numbers for the return of MetroFest Saturday afternoon at the Vienna/Fairfax-GMU Metro Station.

Smart bus technology allows students to use their devices for learning and drivers to optimize bus routes, safety and vehicle maintenance.