ALEXANDRIA, VA – At last night’s City Council meeting, officials announced that combined ridership on DASH buses and Metro trains has now surpassed 2019 pre-pandemic levels—and continues to rise. The city credits much of this success to recent modernization efforts, such as the “Tap and Go” system, which enables riders to pay quickly with a simple tap of their phone or credit card.

After several years of recovery following the pandemic, the record-breaking ridership marks a significant step forward in Alexandria’s commitment to making public transit more accessible, efficient, and sustainable for everyone.

The announcement underscores the City Council’s commitment to making public transit a first choice for more Alexandrians. In addition to celebrating rising ridership, council members

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