30-06-2025
Metrobus riders prepare for new route changes, names starting Sunday
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WASHINGTON () — Big changes are on the way for Metrobus riders. Starting Sunday, June 29, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will launch its long-anticipated Better Bus Network, which brings entirely new routes, names, and more frequent service across the D.C. region.
The overhaul is part of Metro's effort to simplify the system and improve reliability for riders.
On Thursday, Metro employees passed out pamphlets at the Anacostia Metro Station informing riders of the change. There were also several signs around the metro station.
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Starting Sunday, routes will begin with letters to help identify their regional coverage:
A for Arlington/Alexandria
C (Crosstown) and D (Downtown) for Washington, D.C.
F for Fairfax City, Fairfax County, and Falls Church
M for Montgomery County
P for Prince George's County
Limited-stop routes will end with an 'X'
While some riders appreciate the effort to improve service, others are wary of the change.
'I don't like it and they need to keep it the same way,' one rider said.
Another, Thelma Sweetney, who rides the bus daily, shared mixed feelings.
'I don't really like it, but change is good and I have to learn to deal with it,' said Sweetney. 'I'll be ready for Monday I'll work with it.'
To find your updated bus names and route, click here.
Montgomery County's Ride On and Prince George's County's TheBus systems will also undergo adjustments starting Sunday and Monday.
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