Metro Proposes About 11% Fare Hike, Free Rides for Youth Included
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has proposed raising Metrorail fares from the current $2.25–$6.75 range to $2.50–$7.50, with Metrobus fares rising from $2.25 to $2.50 — an overall increase of about 11.1% expected to generate $40 million to $45 million in additional revenue. The plan also proposes free Metro rail and bus rides for all children ages 5 through 18 living in D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. Metro's board will discuss the proposal on October 8, with public hearings planned this winter. If approved, the new fares would take effect in July 2027, so regular commuters should watch for hearing dates.
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