Join

OmniRide ridership drops 90% after coronavirus, commuter services cut

OmniRide will further reduce its Express commuter bus services as of Monday, April 27, due to low ridership during the coronavirus pandemic. While Express ridership has dropped by 90 percent, OmniRide will continue to operate a few core commuter routes that are serving essential personnel.

The move comes after the transit agency suspended bus fares back on March 18.

As of Monday, April 27, the following changes are in effect:

OmniRide routes that will operate on regular schedules:

Gainesville – Pentagon – Navy Yard (Route 612)

All Metro Express, East–West Express, Local, and OmniRide Access Paratransit services

OmniRide routes that will operate on Friday schedules:

Dale City – Pentagon – Navy Yard

Dale City – Washington

Montclair – Pentagon

OmniRide routes that will NOT operate as of April 27:

Dale City – Mark Center

Dale City – Pentagon – Rosslyn/Ballston

Gainesville – Washington (Route 611)

Haymarket – Rosslyn-Ballston (Route 622)

Lake Ridge – Mark Center

Lake Ridge – Pentagon-Crystal City

Lake Ridge – Washington

Manassas – Pentagon (Route 602)

Manassas – Washington (Route 601)

Montclair – Washington

South Route 1 – Pentagon – Washington

Stafford – Pentagon (Route 942)

Stafford – Washington (Route 543)

Tysons – Woodbridge

Further reducing commuter bus service will enable OmniRide to limit the exposure of our frontline providers to the virus while also using limited financial resources wisely. OmniRide previously reduced Express bus service due to the pandemic on March 25. Fares are free on OmniRide Local and Metro Express services during the pandemic to minimize interactions between bus operators and riders and allow customers to board quickly and self-distance more effectively. Commuters on OmniRide Express buses must pay fares using a SmarTrip card because OmniRide is not currently accepting cash.

OmniRide is sanitizing buses frequently with hospital-grade cleaners to protect public safety. The Transit Center lobby is closed to the general public, and many OmniRide staff members are teleworking when possible to comply with government orders to travel only when absolutely necessary. Bus operators are wearing face masks in compliance with guidelines from the Center for Disease Control. Riders are encouraged to wear face masks and to practice social distancing on buses.

OmniRide will continue to monitor ridership levels and may make additional changes in the future. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to OmniRide’s Rider Express alert system at OmniRide.com. For up-to-date information on OmniRide services, visit OmniRide.com or contact Customer Service at 703-730-6664 or [email protected].

Author

  • I'm the Founder and Publisher of Potomac Local News. Raised in Woodbridge, I'm now raising my family in Northern Virginia and care deeply about our community. If you're not getting our FREE email newsletter, you are missing out. Subscribe Now!

    View all posts

Recent Stories

As the holidays approach, Dixie Bones extends a heartfelt “thank you” for your support through rising food costs. We’re grateful to continue serving you, offering the best possible prices to make your celebrations special.

[Photo courtesy of Prince William County]Around 100 Unity Reed High School (URHS) students attended a skilled trades expo sponsored by Prince William County’s Department of Facilities and Fleet Management (FFM)…

The Stafford County School Board is deciding on new high school boundaries as the district confronts rising enrollment numbers, resource imbalances, and transportation challenges.

Prince William County will celebrate two major transportation milestones this week with ribbon-cutting events for the new Opitz Boulevard ramp on the 95 Express Lanes and the county’s first-ever commuter parking garage, the Neabsco-Potomac Commuter Garage.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by current events, family responsibilities, or the demands of work? If stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion are weighing you down, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face it alone. At Peaceful Mind Solutions, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel insurmountable, and we’re here to help.

We offer in person and virtual appointments. Our in person office is located in Kingstowne Virginia.

Our team offers compassionate support and practical tools tailored to help you navigate life’s complexities with greater ease and confidence. Whether you’re struggling with personal issues, managing family stress, or dealing with professional pressures, we are committed to helping you find peace and clarity.

Read More

Submit your own Community Post here.

Established transportation company has immediate part-time position open as a back-up driver transporting military personnel from the Woodbridge area to Baltimore and Richmond. No CDL required but must be able to pass DOT physical and drug test. Must good driving record and pass criminal background check. Send resume with references to [email protected] or call 606-594-7018

Job details

Employer: Bfs Transportation
Position: 15 Passenger Van Driver
Employment type: Part-time
Workplace type: Fully in-person (in Woodbridge)
Compensation: Not specified
Application deadline: Not specified
Contact for application questions: Not specified

Submit your own Community Post here.

Sing a Song of Christmas!!!

Join the New Dominion Choraliers for an impressive and exciting concert celebrating the Brightest and Best of the season. Along with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, the chorus opens the program opens with Vivaldi’s Gloria, a joyful hymn of praise

Sell Your Home the Modern Way. Sell for More.

Bob Mathew, founder of Snapdoor, will show you how to sell your home the modern way and make more. Snapdoor’s platform incorporates top agent best practices and lets you sell your home directly to home buyers through an online, transparent, step-by-step

Ă—

Subscribe to our mailing list