Free ride: DC unveils bold plan to boost public transit

December 12, 2022 Comments Off on Free ride: DC unveils bold plan to boost public transit

A passenger is seen boarding a Metrobus in downtown Washington on Dec. 7, 2022. The Washington, D.C., 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)

Washington, D.C., is introducing a groundbreaking plan: It will begin offering free bus fares to residents next summer.

DC Metro shortages grew over past year as ridership increased

November 28, 2022 Comments Off on DC Metro shortages grew over past year as ridership increased

Washington, D.C., Metro officials say ridership has been increasing at a rate that has outpaced the current number of available trains.

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MTA ridership numbers still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels

July 8, 2022 Comments Off on MTA ridership numbers still struggling to return to pre-pandemic levels

Ridership for Maryland Transit Administration bus and rail lines, hard hit by COVID-19, has yet to rebound to pre-pandemic levels.

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Commission would weigh whether Md. counties get more control over public transit

April 21, 2022 Comments Off on Commission would weigh whether Md. counties get more control over public transit

Legislation awaiting the governor’s signature would potentially give Baltimore and other jurisdictions a greater say in their own transportation projects.

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Majority of Americans want masks for travelers, poll finds

April 20, 2022 Comments Off on Majority of Americans want masks for travelers, poll finds

A majority of Americans continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a new poll found.

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Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

April 20, 2022 Comments Off on Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

The Justice Department will not appeal the ruling that ended the federal mask mandate on public transit unless the CDC believes it is still necessary.

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Cheers and fears as US ends mask mandates for travel

April 18, 2022 Comments Off on Cheers and fears as US ends mask mandates for travel

The decision was met with cheers on some airplanes but also concern about whether it's really time to end one of the most visible vestiges of the COVID-19 pandemic.