WASHINGTON – Metro is proposing an 11.1% fare increase for FY2028 across Metro Rail, Metro Bus, and Metro Access.
The Brief
- Metro is proposing an 11.1% fare increase for FY2028 across Metro Rail, Metro Bus, and Metro Access.
- A proposed initiative would provide free access on Metro Rail and Metro Bus for children ages 5 through 18.
- The Metro Board of Directors will discuss the proposals on October 8, 2026.
According to a Metro document, the adjustment would raise base fares from the current $2.25–$6.75 range to $2.50–$7.50, generating an estimated $40 million to $45 million in additional revenue.
The transit agency also says a proposed initiative would provide free access on Metro Rail and Metro Bus for all children ages 5 through 18 who live in Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia. This program carries an estimated net cost of $7 million and is projected to add 900,000 trips. …