via change.org
“Dear PoPville,
After October 31st, WMATA will no longer subsidize private car services through the After-Hours Commuter Services Program by Lyft/Lyft Shared, following the addition of 14 new 24/7 bus routes last year. While the additional bus services might help some, unfortunately, this change will significantly impact service industry workers, who rely on the program for safe, reliable transportation between 12:00am and 4:00am. We are concerned with how and why this decision was made, as it puts workers at greater risk for late-night violence, particularly during the hours when crime is more common and we are trying to get home safely.
I started a petition on behalf of service industry workers to open up a conversation about safe late-night transportation. I’ll also be attending the WMATA board meeting on October 24th to discuss our concerns. Below is the petition I created, along with WMATA’s statement on canceling the program. Many industry workers are unaware that the program is ending, and I believe this deserves attention as it will significantly impact DC’s nightlife.”