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While We Wait for the Storm, “Next phase of Metro’s Bus Shelter Replacement Project underway”

By Prince Of Petworth

From WMATA:

“Metro is installing nearly 200 new bus shelters at Metro-owned locations as part of a multi-year capital project. Construction began at Twinbrook station last month and continues at Shady Grove, as of Jan. 5.

Over the next several months, bus shelters at Shady Grove will be replaced two at a time with either single or double shelter designs, based on the number of people each stop serves per day. All bus routes will continue to service Shady Grove; however, bus stops will be temporarily reassigned within the bus loop area to accommodate this work. Metro personnel will be on-site to help customers locate their bus stop. The Shady Grove east Kiss and Ride will be closed during bus shelter construction. (more…)

What the Helen of Troy is This? A Karsan autonomous? Autonomous buses coming to DC?

By Prince Of Petworth

Thanks to G. for sending: “Spotted coming out of the Union Station garage. The LCD bar in front says self driving.”

Is this a Karsan?

“Karsan has announced its first U.S. order for ten Autonomous e-Jests, marking the start of the model’s deployment in North America. The vehicles will enter service from 2026 in the Atlanta area and Central Florida. (more…)

“Tap. Ride. Go. contactless payment launches on Metrobus”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Adam Fagen

From WMATA:

“Tap. Ride. Go. is live on Metrobus! Customers can now simply tap a contactless credit or debit card or use Apple Pay and Google Pay on bus farebox readers to pay for their fares.

Fares are required to ride Metrobus. Most routes cost $2.25, and express buses cost $4.80. Customers can now get a transfer discount between Metrorail and Metrobus by using the same card when transferring.
It’s another way Metro is improving our customers’ experience, making payment easier for visitors and occasional riders.” (more…)

Bus Woes Cont. “this bus update sucks!”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo from our archives

Lydia writes:

“surely I’m not the only one having a miserable time with this new system.

this bus update sucks! Yesterday (Thursday) I got on the D72 northbound expecting to go to Van Ness, was inexplicably told the bus would only go to Porter and to take the next one, got on the next one and that went one block up Mt. P and kicked everyone out. Missed my event and had to Uber.

Today (Friday), 5pm, I’m walking distance to 3 different routes heading downtown and not a single bus is within 15 minutes of me. What were you thinking? EVERYONE wants (more…)

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