Is DC Metrobus still free?
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.
Can I use my SmarTrip card for more than one person?
Can more than one person use a SmarTrip® card for the same ride? No, you cannot share a SmarTrip® card; each rider must have his or her own card.
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.
Can you take money off your SmarTrip?
SmarTrip stored value and passes are non-refundable. Refunds are available in the following circumstances: Non-Residents: Customers who live outside a 100-mile radius of the District of Columbia.
Why is DC Metro so expensive?
One reason that Metro charges riders so much to use the rail system is the funding situation in the region. With a lack of a dedicated funding source, WMATA has to go to the jurisdictions each year to ask for money.
Does CVS sell SmarTrip?
CVS will not sell SmarTrip cards.
Are SmarTrip cards being discontinued?
The cards are being phased out due to the installation of new fare gates in Metro stations, which will begin in June 2021. All agencies that use the SmartBenefits program are encouraged to let their participating employees use Metro's online, self-service card replacement process.