Press Release: DDOT Suspends DC Circulator Fares

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor

March 18, 2020

CONTACT:

LaToya Foster (EOM)

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The District of Columbia Government has modified its operations in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has modified several operations, systems, and services.

Effective immediately, the DC Circulator is suspending fares on all routes during the public health emergency. Suspension of fares will allow passengers to board the bus from all doors in support of social distancing practices recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Passengers who require wheelchair access may still use the front door to board.

Effective Thursday, March 18, the DC Circulator will suspend service on the National Mall Route.

For more information about DC Circulator Service, please visit dccirculator.com.

For the latest information and resources on COVID-19, go to coronavirus.dc.gov.

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