“Dear PoPville,
Just got on an accordion bus and noticed it had those two seats that face each other where the accordion is removed. Seems like an improvement to me!”
I imagine those seats would get pretty bumpy!
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C. reported around last night (Wed.): “Car (driver) flipped over on Rock Creek Parkway around 5pm. Couldn’t make out the license plate even though we all know it had to be Maryland.”
It had been 18 days since we last posted a driver who flipped their car. Scratch that, it was seven days…
From Waymo:
“We’re laying the groundwork to launch our service in D.C. next year, but we need your help!
D.C. needs to implement new rules that would allow Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service to operate in Washington, D.C. in 2026, but it’s not certain that will happen. (more…)
photo by Jordan Barab
Should you have a memorable metro ride, train or bus, please shoot me an email at [email protected] thanks!
“Dear PoPville,
In today’s Metro ride news…
A guy got on at a stop at the very last minute…slid into the car sideways and everything. I actually looked at him and smiled in admiration at his skill/luck, though he didn’t notice.
So then he (more…)
Sweet City Ride is made possible by the Friends of the PoPville Society!
Thanks to G. for sending the “The Amtrak Crayola engine spotted at Union Station.” (more…)
Thanks to E. for sending yesterday: “Around 3:40pm this afternoon a car was speeding down 16th St. when it hit another parked car and flipped over. It shut down all of 16th between Kalorama Rd. NW and Crescent Pl. NW. The driver of the car is okay, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.”
Thanks to A. for sending below: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
I found this awesome MoMA umbrella on a D bus downtown just in time to use it during Wednesday’s terrible storm. If this is yours, happy to reunite it with its owner. Let me know the route and about where on the bus it may have been left.”
If it’s yours please email me at [email protected] and I’ll put you in touch with OP.
Thanks to Antonio for sharing with us:
“Just spotted Veo’s new cargo e-bike. This could be a game changer for carrying items and getting around the city without a car.”
Could this replace some car trips for you?
Lisa shares with us:
“*Brand new* ward 7 ADA-non compliant bus stop as part of the years-in-the-making new bus system in Washington DC.”
WMATA has replied: (more…)
From WMATA:
“Ring in the Fourth of July with Metro! Heading to a barbecue or fireworks on the National Mall? Don’t stress about holiday travel. Let Metro get you where you need to go. To mark the occasion, fares will be FREE on Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess from 5 p.m. until the system closes. (more…)