NoVaTransit Headlines November 12, 2025

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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

NovaTransit Headlines - 2025

Metro

ARLnow

Payment options expanding for Metrobus riders in coming weeks
Metrobus riders will soon have the ability to use credit and debit cards to pay for rides.

WTOP

No need for SmarTrip card, new payment coming to Metrobus
The bus is approaching, and you don’t have cash — or forgot to load your SmarTrip card. Soon that may not be a problem.

Regional / State

FFXnow

Fairfax City evaluates zero-fare policy for CUE buses as pilot is set to expire
Fairfax City is considering whether to keep a fare-free policy in place for its CUE bus system.

WTTG

495 Express Lanes extension to open ahead of holiday travel
Northern Virginia drivers will get some relief just in time for Thanksgiving.

National / International

Metro Magazine

Bay Area poll shows majority support for potential 2026 transit measure
Results of an October poll of 2,800 voters in five Bay Area counties gauging sentiment about a potential November 2026 transportation sales tax measure.

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