The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has recently announced that it will be introducing 24/7 Metrobus service on 14 different routes, beginning on December 18. This move aims to provide round-the-clock transportation options for the residents and visitors of Washington, D.C.
According to a press release by WMATA, they have announced that Metrobus service will be expanded into the overnight and early morning hours in Washington, D.C. This expansion aims to provide 24/7 bus service across 14 routes, offering customers affordable, convenient, and reliable transportation.
Metrobus will be running more frequently during the night hours of 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. Specifically, the following routes: A6, A8, B2, H4, S2, V2, W4, X2, 32, 33, 52, 70, and 92 will have buses arriving every 20 minutes or even more frequently.
Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke stated in the announcement that the launch of their 24/7 DC Bus Service operations is a clear indication of their dedication to the dynamic nature of their community and the essential workers they are honored to serve.
Metro will now offer 24/7 service, which will include the introduction of “courtesy stops.” These stops will allow customers who are traveling between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. to get off closer to their desired destination. The bus operator will use their discretion to identify a safe location for passengers to disembark.
According to the announcement, interim District Department of Transportation Director Sharon Kershbaum expressed that the newly launched dedicated bus service will greatly benefit our local businesses, which serve as the foundation of our economy. Additionally, this service will ensure that our essential workers have a reliable and safe means of transportation to commute to and from work.
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