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The scooter rider was rushed to the hospital.

A person riding a scooter was injured after being hit by a Metrobus in Northwest D.C. Sunday, officials said.

As Metrorail service cuts continue “at least” through Sunday because of a derailment investigation, thousands of riders are seeing delays to their daily commutes. Trains will run every 30 minutes, even during rush hour, on every line with the exception of the Red Line, where trains will run every 15 minutes. Metro advised that riders consider alternatives to Metrorail, including…

Metro is offering a sale on selected fare passes in hopes of attracting more riders.

News4’s Shomari Stone reports that the bus operator is among the injured.

Metrorail is extending services to midnight seven days a week starting Sunday, giving customers more time to ride as in-person work and nightlife resume for many people.

More Metro trains will run on the Fourth of July for riders who attend the fireworks display on the National Mall, Metro announced Friday. On Sunday, July 4, Metrorail service will operate from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. During the day, trains will run on a regular weekend schedule, every 12 minutes on the Red Line and every 15 minutes…

A Metrobus and an SUV collided head-on in Southeast D.C. Friday evening, injuring four, according to D.C. Fire and EMS.

Metrobus riders are going to see a big change in the new year. Starting Sunday, riders will once again board from the front of the bus and they will have to pay. But amid an ongoing pandemic that has cost thousands their jobs, the return of bus fares is frustrating for many D.C.-area residents. One of them is Nana,...

Metrobus riders are going to see a big change in the new year. Starting Sunday, riders will once again board from the front of the bus and they will have to pay. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Metrorail service has increased to the highest levels since the pandemic began – and more stations are opening soon. On Sunday, Metro restored Silver Line service for the first time since Memorial Day and six Fairfax County stations reopened. The East Falls Church and Arlington Cemetery stations will open on Sunday, Aug. 23 after being closed for months. In addition,…

Metrorail service has increased to the highest levels since the pandemic began – and two more stations are opening next weekend. News4’s Adam Tuss has a closer look at the transit agency’s plans.

Metro will inch closer to normal starting Sunday.  As the D.C. area moves into phase two of lifted coronavirus-related restrictions, Metro will reopen some rail stations and add bus service, officials announced Monday.  Twelve Metro rail stations will reopen Sunday, including the Smithsonian, Cleveland Park and College Park stations. Shuttle bus service will be added at the East Falls...

Mayor Muriel Bowser says D.C. is not seeing enough of a decline in community transmissions, and extended the stay-at-home order to last through June 8. News4’s Mark Segraves reports D.C. is also requiring most residents to wear masks when they go outside of their house.

D.C. will impose sweeping new face mask requirements starting this weekend, an executive order Wednesday by the mayor says. Masks also will be required in the entire Metro system, the general manager announced Thursday. As the coronavirus continues to spread, masks will be required in D.C. whenever anyone is around others for essential business or travel.  Masks or face coverings...

Metro is asking everyone who rides its buses, trains and MetroAccess vehicles to wear face masks or cloth face coverings to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The transit agency cited the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommended in early April that everyone wear masks in public settings where social distancing is difficult to maintain. Commuters…

Metro’s pandemic task force is looking at the possibility of requiring anyone who rides the bus to wear a face mask, leaders told News4. Bus riders already have to wear masks in Frederick County, and riders in Prince George’s County will have to do so starting Wednesday.  Transit workers across the region are increasingly nervous about their exposure to...

Metro will closed 17 more stations Thursday in an effort to reserve cleaning supplies and protect its employees amid the coronavirus pandemic. The following stations will be closed until further notice: Federal Center SW Federal Triangle Mt Vernon Sq/7th St-Convention Center Judiciary Square Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter Greensboro Eisenhower Ave Virginia Square Cleveland Park Grosvenor-Strathmore Cheverly Clarendon East Falls Church College…

Metro is preparing to close more of its stations to protect employees, but to also reserve cleaning supplies. News4’s Adam Tuss reports.

Metro announced Sunday it is significantly scaling back service during the work week “as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to disrupt all aspects of life in the region.” Here is the service plan for the week of Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27: Metrorail: Trains will operate every 20 minutes on all lines except the Red Line. Red Line trains…