The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation (PRTC) will be changing their bus service and increasing fares, starting July 6.
According to a release, PRTC will be making some large changes that will be reflected in their rider guide including new routes for buses in Crystal City because of the new Crystal City Transitway.
There will also be new routes for the Dale City – Washington OmniRide bus route. PRTC stated that the route will now begin and end at the Dale City Commuter Lot, eliminating service to the Lindendale Commuter lot and all stops between the two lots.
Additionally, PRTC will be eliminating the Route 1 OmniRide route.
Along with the change to PRTC bus service, there will be new fare prices.
According to PRTC, new one-way fares are:
OmniRide commuter bus – $8.30 cash or $6.20 with a SmarTrip card
Metro Direct – $3.85 cash or $3.10 with a SmarTrip card
OmniLink and Cross County Connector local bus services – $1.40 cash and SmarTrip, Day Pass – $3.25, Weekly Pass – $13.00.
Reduced fares continue to be half the regular fare for customers traveling during eligible times who are 60 or older, have a disability, and/or have a valid Medicare card.
New bus service schedules will be available on June 29.
