Metro to use police and video to catch fare evaders on buses
Metro plans to crack down on people who take the bus but don’t pay.
Metro eyes 'super peak' hours, targets fare evasion on buses
Metro is considering implementing “super peak" hours to increase train capacity as part of an ongoing effort to revitalize the region’s rail system, officials said Thursday.
$82 million in upgrades coming to Union Station
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mayor’s Office announced $82 million in upgrades coming to Union Station.
Alaska Airlines flight tire malfunction left debris on Dulles International Airport runway
Debris was cleared from the runway at Dulles International Airport on Thursday after an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a tire malfunction while taking off.
Los Angeles to San Francisco luxury overnight train project names designer for rail cars
Dreamstar Lines is the company behind what would be the first luxury overnight train service between Los Angeles and San Francisco.
GOP Rep. Michael McCaul 'briefly detained' by police at airport for 'appearing intoxicated'
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, R-Texas, was detained at Dulles International Airport earlier this month for "appearing intoxicated," Fox News has confirmed.
Virginia family charged nearly $550 in tolls roundtrip on visit to Luray Caverns
A Northern Virginia family is speaking with FOX 5 after getting a nearly $550 toll for driving their RV in the I-66 Express Lanes.
States with the most weather-related car accidents: Study
Data from 2018 to 2022 analyzed all of the fatal car accidents in the United States and found which states had the highest number of fatal car accidents due to bad weather.
Here's how long Maryland drivers commute on average
Maryland drivers face the third-longest commute times in the U.S., according to a recent study.
Metro approves redesign for bus routes
WMATA's Board of Directors has approved a redesign of Metro's bus routes for the first time in decades.
Couple calls for hate crime investigation after violent attack on Metrobus
Two men who recently moved to Washington, D.C., say they were the victims of a violent attack on a Metrobus and are urging officials to investigate the incident as a hate crime.
Man punches sleeping passenger on flight heading to Dulles Airport: FBI
The FBI has arrested a man after they said he punched a sleeping passenger on a United Airlines flight leaving from San Francisco, causing blood to spatter and bruising to occur.
Dulles Airport drug bust: K9 sniffs out MDMA, cocaine, shrooms in traveler's luggage
A sharp-nosed narcotics dog named Cinkos sniffed out a stash of dangerous drugs in a California woman’s suitcase at Washington Dulles International Airport, leading to her arrest on felony charges.
New long-haul flights from major cities coming to Reagan National Airport
The Transportation Department has tentatively awarded room for five new daily long-haul flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to five of the nation’s biggest airlines while rejecting proposals from some low-fare carriers.
Virginia lawmaker pushes for speed cameras on George Washington Parkway
There’s a new push to add speed cameras to the George Washington Memorial Parkway.
Giant pandas on their way to DC
Two pandas, Bao Li and Qing Bao, are on their way to Washington, D.C., according to the China Wildlife Conservation Society.
Metro considers crackdown on fare evasion as 70% of bus riders skip payment
Metro is considering a tougher approach to tackle a growing issue: fare evasion on its buses.
Holiday Shipping Deadlines 2024: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember
Keep these essential 2024 shipping deadlines in mind from USPS, FedEx, and UPS to ensure your cards and gifts arrive on time for Hanukkah (Dec. 25, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025), Christmas (Dec. 25), Kwanzaa (Dec. 26, 2024 –Jan. 1, 2025), and other holidays.
Snake meat seized at Dulles International Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agriculture specialists at Washington Dulles International Airport seized over two pounds of snake meat from a traveler's baggage last month.
Experts try to calm consumer's concerns as port worker strike enters second day
As operations at ports along the East and Gulf coasts remain at a halt, businesses and consumers are bracing for the possible impact on goods if worker strikes last for weeks.