The Brief
- Alexandria is considering letting all high school students ride DASH buses for free by fall 2026.
- Students would use DASH instead of school buses, except where not accessible.
- The plan could save nearly $1 million a year and expand after-school access.
ALEXANDRIA, V.A. – Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff.
What we know:
The idea is to replace most yellow school buses with free DASH rides for teens, giving them more freedom to get to school, jobs, and after-school activities. Students would simply tap their school ID to ride for free across the city. …