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“The Jet discontinue(d) operations on regularly scheduled DC/NYC route”

By Prince Of Petworth

So what’s your preferred way to get from DC/NY-NY/DC these days?

Thanks to a reader for passing on from The Jet:

“A big announcement to share: on Monday, February 3rd, The Jet will discontinue operations on our regularly scheduled DC/NYC route and transition our fleet to a private charter, special events, and summertime service. ⁠
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We know this may come as a surprise to some of you, but we wanted to thank you all for your support these last three years… as well as all the kind reviews!⁠ (more…)

“Tour bus behaving badly”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Watched a disabled patron navigate their walker with all their groceries down the curb to walk to the L2 bus because this Coach Express charter bus parked in the official WMATA bus stop. I should note, I called 311 about 20 minutes before this happened and they said they would send MPD and the bus remained.”

“starting Monday, March 17, 2025, DDOT will begin issuing $100 fines to vehicle owners for bus zone and bus lane violations.”

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“Today, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced additional Clear Lanes locations in the District. The Clear Lanes program is a joint initiative between Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and DDOT that aims to improve bus travel times and enhance bus stop safety by using camera technology to identify illegally parked and stopped vehicles in dedicated bus lanes and bus zones. The locations are traffic sites where data analysis has identified need for expanding sections of bus lanes.

Beginning Monday, January 27, 2025, DDOT will initiate a 45-day educational phase for the expansion of bus zone and bus lane enforcement. During this period, violators will receive warning citations. Following the educational phase, starting Monday, March 17, 2025, DDOT will begin issuing $100 fines to vehicle owners for bus zone and bus lane violations.

The new Clear Lane locations and directions are as follows: (more…)

“Metro will operate modified bus service on Jan. 6”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Kristine Marsh

From WMATA:

“Metro’s General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke joined District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser for a press conference today detailing preparedness related to the first winter storm of the year. Working with jurisdictional partners, Metro continues to monitor winter weather approaching the region to adequately respond to service needs. Customers should expect disruptions to Metrobus service on Monday, Jan. 6, throughout the region due to snow route detours. (more…)

The new 2025 Bus service will start June 29, 2025.

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Wondering if anyone knows the date for the new WMATA buses? The announcement is clear as mud. It says changes start on Dec 15, but I have seen my old bus route (N2) running when I know it will be renamed and have the route changed. Trying to figure out the new schedule, but can’t even determine when the changes happen. Any insight would be helpful!”

I’m told:

“The new service will start June 29, 2025.

Updated schedules and trip planner will be released in spring.“

“42/43 Bus Driver Shift Change”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Lately I have had to take the 42/43 buses downtown for a job that requires me to be absolutely punctual. The first day I was caught off-guard and was nearly late because I was unaware that there is a
change of drivers at Farragut Square at 8:45am. Several times my bus has been delayed because the driver was not present when we arrived. (more…)

DC Circulator Departs December 31st – Take Metro(bus) Then

By Prince Of Petworth

From DDOT:

“DC Circulator Service to End Dec. 31, Riders Encouraged to Seek Alternate Routes with Metro

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announces the final days of operation for the DC Circulator. After December 31, 2024, the service will officially cease operations. After this date, DC Circulator service will no longer be available, and riders are encouraged to seek alternate routes with WMATA’s Metrobus service. (more…)

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