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“The degradation of the Bikeshare system has been building…to the point this system is becoming completely unusable.”

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

The degradation of the Bikeshare system has been building for a couple years now, but the last few months have seen a massive acceleration to that trend to the point this system is becoming completely unusable. There is zero maintenance done by Lyft at this point. Over the last few weeks the majority of the bikes I get are malfunctioning, either with no e-assist from the e-bikes or chain problems on the normal bikes.

And this is when I am lucky to actually find an available bike because there are so many out of commission (not just bikes, but there have been obvious problems with the docks everywhere), (more…)

“Next Best MetroHero app?”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Jeff Vincent

“Dear PoPville,

Since MetroHero shutdown back in July, I was wondering what the people say is the next best Metro app.

I’ve used CityMapper, and it’s ok, but wanted to know what other metro location alternatives people are using and what the pros/cons are. (more…)

Huzzah!! “All is not lost. New lost and found policy expands items Metro will hold to return to customers”

By Prince Of Petworth


Photo by washingtonydc

Ed. Note: As the current point person, de facto, for metro’s lost and found items – I most welcome this updated policy!!

From WMATA:

“Left something on Metro and need to get it back? If it ends up at Metro’s lost and found, you may be in luck. Metro will now keep a wider list of lost items left behind on trains, buses, at stations, and other Metro facilities.

The new policy, updates changes made due to pandemic-related budget constraints in 2021 that restricted Metro’s lost and found storage to wallets and electronics such as phones, tablets, laptops, and cameras only.

In addition to these items, Metro’s lost and found department will now work to also reunite customers with lost keys, glasses, backpacks, headphones, luggage, and purses. (more…)

“For the first time in its 50-year history, Metro is looking to revamp the bus system and simplify routes with its Better Bus, Better Names campaign.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Erin

From WMATA:

“Trying to figure out the various Metrobus routes can be a puzzle with a mix of letters, numbers, and street names, express or limited-stop service. This outdated naming convention dates to Metro’s takeover of the region’s private bus companies and street cars and is about to get a refresh. For the first time in its 50-year history, Metro is looking to revamp the bus system and simplify routes with its Better Bus, Better Names campaign. (more…)

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