D.C. Council Ponders Bill to Give Residents $100 Monthly to Ride Metro

[TexasTowelie]

D.C. Councilmembers are considering a bill that would allocate $100 a month for residents to ride the Metro.

The bill, Metro for DC Amendment Act of 2022, is authored by Councilmember Charles Allen (D-Ward 6). The $100 would come from surplus funds at the end of the city’s fiscal year.

Additionally, $10 million would be dedicated to improving the District’s bus service.

Supporters of the bill argue by paying for trips taken, the $100 per resident proposal could get cars off the streets and subsidize Metro’s service costs. Proponents of Allen’s bill also say it will help the environment and take a burden off the budgets of those who rely on public transportation.

Read more: https://www.washingtoninformer.com/d-c-council-ponders-bill-to-give-residents-100-monthly-to-ride-metro/

[IronLionZion]

1. Yes please!

I'm in Ward 6 and hate driving because of the traffic and expensive parking. Metro has it's service problems but would be much more appealing if I didn't have to pay so much to use it!