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Cabbies cry foul over Va. Beach’s free ride service
Lynne Johnston’s business, All City Cab Co., took a hit from the pandemic. But when the city of Virginia Beach started offering free door-to-door rides in one of her busiest
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Metro bringing back first group of 7000-series trains
Trains have been off track since last October
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Wednesday that it will return eight 7000-series trains to service on Thursday, months after all 748 railcars were taken off track due to
Q&A: Quebec official discusses Va. trade mission
Delegate general sees wind energy as major trade opportunity
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Quebec’s delegate general in New York, Martine Hébert, visited Virginia this week on a trip to strengthen economic relations between her province and the commonwealth. Appointed in August by Quebec
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Laying tracks for The Tide
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Commuters are on board with Hampton Roads Transit’s plans to extend The Tide, its 7.4-mile light rail system, according to recent public discussions about proposed new routes. This fall, HRT
Metro to keep reduced service levels through end of year
Much of Metro fleet is still sidelined after October derailment
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Metro customers will see reduced rail service through the end of the year, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Monday. The transit system authority attributed the disruption to its
Virginia public transit grapples with reduced ridership, zero fare
From NoVa to Hampton Roads, transit systems face tough financial choices
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RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia public transit systems from Northern Virginia to Hampton Roads are looking for a path forward after losing riders and revenue during the pandemic. Some transit systems
Franconia-Springfield, Van Dorn St. stations to close during holidays
Blue Line stations closed Dec. 19 through Jan. 3
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Thursday that the Blue Line Franconia-Springfield and Van Dorn Street stations will be closed for safety improvements from Dec. 19 through Jan. 3.
Metro Rail managers cleared of allegations, but workplace is ‘disrespectful and unprofessional’
Littler Mendelson releases independent investigation of Metro's Rail Operations Control Center
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Following a three-month investigation into Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC), the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority announced Friday that complaints of racial discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation by senior
Hampton Roads to deploy first electric buses in Va.
Legislation establishes Hampton Roads Regional Transit Program and Fund
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Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday signed legislation that will bring zero-emission electric buses to Virginia as part of an initiative to change public transportation in Hampton Roads. Legislation sponsored by
Metro closing stations to deter cherry blossom visitors
Smithsonian, Arlington Cemetery stations closed until further notice
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In order to prevent use of the Metrorail for recreational visits to the cherry blossom trees around the Washington, D.C., Tidal Basin during the COVID-19 crisis, the Washington Metropolitan Area