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The cost to ride the train won’t change, even with lower service during peak periods.

Metro’s workforce is expected to be eligible for vaccinations next month, boosting recovery efforts and allowing for more service.

Metro board moves ‘doomsday’ budget forward to accept public comments Justin George Despite the objection of two board members, Metro leaders moved a step closer Thursday to adopting a plan that severely cuts transit service — a patch for a half-billion dollar deficit as time is expiring for Congress to bail out transit agencies this year. The board’s 6-2 vote was a rare exception to its typically unanimous decisions on financial matters, showing how the crisis is unlike any Metro has faced. With the pandemic decimating ridership and fare revenue, the agency is lo...

Board members vote to begin taking public input on a plan to cut weekend rail service, close 19 stations and halve the number of Metrobus routes.

Metro advances 'doomsday' budget to public for review Justin George, The Washington Post Dec. 10, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail WASHINGTON - Despite the objection of two board members, Metro leaders moved a step closer Thursday to adopting a plan that severely cuts transit service - a patch for a half-billion dollar deficit as time is expiring for Congress to bail out transit agencies this year. The board's 6-2 vote was a rare exception to its typically unanimous decisions on financial matters, showing how the crisis is unlike any Metro has faced. With the pandemic decimating ridership and fare ...