WTOP: Metro considering COVID-19-related service cuts, but no changes yet

By Editor On Mar 12, 2020 Last updated Mar 12, 2020

Metro is cleaning trains and buses daily now, and is planning for the potential of service cuts if there is a spike in employee sick days, illnesses or other regional disruption.

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