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Proposed bill demands Metro rebrand as the 'Trump Train' to retain federal funding
WMATA would change its name to the "Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access" (WMAGA) and rename the Metrorail as ...
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House Republican Introduces Bill to Block Washington Rail Project Unless It’s Called the ‘Trump Train’
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) wants the Washington, D.C. subway system to be renamed to honor President Donald Trump.
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Tap. Ride. Go! Metro launches new payment system
Metro announced Wednesday that passengers looking to ride the Metro can simply tap to pay rail station fare gates.
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Regional leaders work up tentative proposal to modernize Metro
Members of a Metro task force including Northern Virginia leaders reached a consensus to avoid a uniform sales tax and ...
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Metro to roll out direct tap payment for riders
WMATA is preparing to launch a new tap-to-pay system that will allow riders to pay rail fares directly with a credit card on ...
Metro to extend service, redesign trains for WorldPride
WASHINGTON — Extended service hours, new train designs and increased security were what the Washington Metropolitan Area ...
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Mayor Bowser Unveils "Grow DC" Initiative to Spur Economic Growth Amid Fiscal Challenges in Washington, DC
Mayor Bowser introduced "Grow DC," a budget for Fiscal Year 2026 focusing on Washington, DC's economic growth.
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'One less card:' WMATA rolls out tap to pay fares for Metro
Metro riders can now tap their credit or debit cards or mobile wallet and smart watch virtual cards on rail station fare gates to pay for fares. Don't worry – SmarTrip cards will continue to be an ...
Steube threatens to pull funding from WMATA unless it renames to WMAGA
Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) introduced a bill to rename WMATA to WMAGA in honor of President Donald Trump’s slogan "Make America Great Again." ...