How do I pay for Metrobus Washington?
How do I pay for Metrobus Washington? SmarTrip® cards are used to pay fares on both Metrorail and Metrobus. Metrorail fares are variable depending on time-of-day and distance traveled. Regular (non-express) bus fares are the same throughout the system. Metrobus also accepts bills and coins.
Can I ride the DC metro without a SmarTrip card?
A SmarTrip® card is required for each rider age 5 and older (up to two children under age five may travel free with each fare paying adult). The blue fare vending machines are your best choice if you need a SmarTrip® card. The blue Fare Vending machines sell up to six SmarTrip ® cards at a time.
How do I use Apple Pay on my bus?
Pay for transit at a fare gate Make sure your device is turned on (it doesn't need to be connected to the internet). As you approach a fare gate or board a bus, do one of the following: On an iPhone with Face ID: Double-click the side button, then glance at iPhone to authenticate with Face ID, or enter your passcode.
How do I pay for public transport in Washington?
Ticket machines accept cash and credit/debit cards such as Visa or MasterCard. Or buy a ticket on your phone with the Transit GO Ticket app. Buses also accept exact cash fares.
Can I ride the bus for free in Washington?
As of September 1, 2022, people age 18 and younger can take transit for free thanks to Move Ahead Washington, a statewide transportation funding package. We are excited to bring the freedom of transit to a new generation!
Is DC Metrobus still free?
Free public bus rides for all is a bad idea whose time, fortunately, has not yet come in D.C. Scheduled to begin on July 1, as per a law enacted by the D.C. Council this year, the zero-fare policy will instead be delayed until July 1, 2024, D.C. officials announced recently.