Free Metro rides after 5pm on July Fourth as DC prepares for safe celebrations

The Brief

  • Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth until the system closes at 2 a.m.
  • Officials will close roads and restrict watercraft near the National Mall for safety.
  • Residents are urged to report suspicious activity or illegal fireworks to police.

WASHINGTON Metro rides will be free after 5 p.m. on July Fourth as D.C. officials ramp up safety measures for the holiday, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday.

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What we know:

The fare-free service applies to Metrorail, Metrobus and MetroAccess through the system’s 2 a.m. closing time. City leaders are encouraging residents and visitors to use public transit to attend Independence Day events, including the fireworks display on the National Mall. FULL METRO DETAILS

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