Metro Lift program offers reduced fares to low-income riders

Metro Lift program offers reduced fares

Metro is offering reduced fares to help low-income riders with a new program called Metro Lift.

WASHINGTON - Metro is offering reduced fares to help low-income riders through a new program called Metro Lift.

The transit agency says customers enrolled in Metro Lift will receive a 50 percent discount for any travel on Metrorail and Metrobus. Customers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia who qualify for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are eligible to enroll.

"Our priority is making transportation accessible for all customers. The savings from this program will give our customers opportunities to access jobs with higher wages, travel to medical appointments, and access more of the region," said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke in a statement. "We understand that every dollar counts, and that accessibility to reliable, affordable transportation is a difference maker, especially in this region. I appreciate the WMATA Board of Directors for their leadership to approve this program in the FY24 Budget, and I am proud of our team's dedication to make this new option available to our customers."

Metro says it's free to enroll in the program. The fare discount will be valid for one year after enrollment and will be available up to 48 hours after online enrollment, and immediately for those that enroll in person.