MetroAccess Archives - The Washington Informer

Metrobus officials say they will strive to get an "A" grade from D.C. riders. (Courtesy of WMATA)

Metro Makes Service Cuts as COVID Surge Hits Agency’s Workforce

by WI Web Staff January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

Metro says it will scale back bus and MetroAccess service due to “growing absenteeism rates across service areas related to COVID illness and exposure.”

Gloria Swieringa of Fort Washington talks about the need for MetroAccess to provide better service during an April 25 press conference outside Metro headquarters in northwest D.C. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Paratransit Riders, Advocates Want Respect From Metro

by William J. Ford April 25, 2017October 30, 2020

Passengers board a Green Line train at the Prince George's Plaza Metro station in Hyattsville in September. Metro recently released a safety report that shows injuries among riders and employees slightly increased last year. (William J. Ford/The Washington Informer)

Metro Injuries Slightly Up Among Riders, Workers: Report

by William J. Ford March 1, 2017October 30, 2020