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Signs of the Times – No Bus

By Prince Of Petworth


T Street, NW heading towards 18th Street

Thanks to JP for sending:

“He figured it out when he got to 18th and T and couldn’t make the turn. Was quite the honkfest.

It was the second “no buses” sign he drove past…”

Union condemns WMATA GM for “despicable and callous decision to force bus operators to quote the bus fare at all passengers”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

From Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689:

“Today, ATU Local 689 condemned the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Randy Clarke for his despicable and callous decision to force bus operators to quote the bus fare at all passengers, including fare evaders, reversing a long-standing policy that has drastically reduced bus operator assaults. In place since 2017, the current policy is supported by data and has been reinforced by WMATA’s ‘Safety Risk Reduction Plan’ from last year. Fare disputes are one of the largest causes of operator assaults, something that WMATA routinely acknowledges. Once again, Randy Clarke disregards the facts and turns a blind eye to the safety risks and workers’ concerns. (more…)

Feedback Works!?! (Sometimes) Bus Stop coming back to 14th and Shepherd

By Prince Of Petworth


14th and Shepherd Street, NW

From WMATA:

“We heard your feedback, and starting tomorrow, we’re adding the D50 bus stops back at 14th and Shepherd Street NW to provide more service! 🚌 Thank you for sharing your input. We’re always looking for ways to improve!”

Well, what else would you guys like WMATA to improve – now’s the time to ask!!

Tough Times on the D94: “They had to call an ambulance for him 4 stops later.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Yesterday (Monday) on a crowded D94 bus, everyone coming home early to get out of the way of the storm (Monday) -we get to a stop in front of Georgetown Hospital just as the rain is pouring. CRAZY ass guy wearing a hospital gown and no shoes or pants crossing the street IN THE RAIN and traffic to the bus stop, gets ON and then once he sits down starts pulling off his various IV patches and other things, then his gown.. (more…)

“Physical Altercation on Bus Downtown – fortunately a young man stepped in”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

This morning at approximately 8:30 a.m., on the D94 bus near 18th Street and H Street NW, a physical altercation broke out between an adult male and an adult female. Everyone on the bus froze in shock, but fortunately a young man stepped in and was able to separate the two. I just wanted to express my gratitude to that young man for his quick instinct and courage.”

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