Metro announced the launch of a system that allows riders to pay for Metrorail by directly tapping credit or debit cards at station faregates on Wednesday morning. Riders can also use smartphones that ...

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Soon, that may be a thing of the past, thanks to Tap Ride Go. The system allows people to pay for their Metrorail rides right at the turnstile by tapping their credit card, debit card, or phone. Metro ...

It just got easier to ride Metro — if you’re willing to use the transit system’s new “Tap. Ride. Go.” feature. “Look, we’ve all been there,” said Matt Letourneau, Metro board member and Loudoun County ...

WASHINGTON — Imagine getting ready to jump on Metro, glancing up to see your train pulling into the station, only to discover you don't have enough money already loaded on your card. It's a ...

Metro next week is releasing two limited-edition TAP cards in honor of the late hip-hop icon Nipsey Hussle, who was shot to death in 2019. A limited number of cards will arrive on what would have been ...

Metro will launch two limited edition TAP cards to commemorate the late artist Nipsey Hussle, celebrating what would have been his 40th birthday on Aug. 15. Born Ermias Joseph Asghedom, Hussle was a ...

A Los Angeles hip-hop legend is coming to your LA Metro TAP card. Nipsey Hussle is being honored to celebrate what would’ve been his 40th birthday. The transit agency is unveiling two new TAP cards ...