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OmniRide Budget Request Highlights Ridership Rebound – But Motor Fuels Tax Falls Short for Prince William

By Potomac Local News

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OmniRide weighs new direct routes to D.C., Vienna Metro against rising capital expenses

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide is poised to offer Prince William County commuters faster, more direct express bus options into downtown Washington and Northern Virginia job centers, but federal tariffs on new commuter buses are adding tens of thousands of dollars in unexpected costs and highlighting broader funding strains on local transit.

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Politics

DoorDash, haircuts, to Netflix: Northern Virginians face paying more for everyday services

By Uriah Kiser
Photo by Aleksandar Andreev on Unsplash

House Bill 900, a far-reaching proposal to overhaul Virginia’s sales tax system and transportation funding, was introduced this month and is now pending in the House Committee on Finance.

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Stafford

Stafford OmniRide Riders Report Crowded Commute

By Uriah Kiser
Passengers stand shoulder to shoulder aboard a weekday OmniRide commuter bus departing the Courthouse Road lot in Stafford County for Washington, D.C., as riders report overcrowded conditions on the 6:30 a.m. route. [Submitted photo]

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Date/Time/Place: Jan. 20–21, 2026; 6:30 a.m.; Courthouse Road commuter lot, Stafford County, Virginia

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OmniRide tracks transit funding, budget issues ahead of 2026 General Assembly session

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide officials outlined which transit-related legislation they are monitoring as the Virginia General Assembly prepares to convene for its 2026 session.

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What December Ridership Shows — and Doesn’t — About OmniRide Commuter Demand

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide reported higher commuter bus ridership in December, even as local routes declined, offering a mixed picture of transit demand in Prince William County heading into winter.

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OmniRide Partners With Transit App to Expand Real-Time Rider Tools

By Potomac Local News
OmniRide Mircotransit vans [Photo: OmniRide]

“Real-time bus location information is essential, and our formal partnership with the Transit App elevates this to a new level,” OmniRide stated. “OmniRide’s introduction of the Royale feature at no cost to riders changes the conversation from simply asking, ‘Where’s the bus?’ to considering, ‘Where can I go with OmniRide?’”

The agency said it is now working directly with Transit to ensure riders receive the most accurate, real-time bus information and trip-planning tools. Beginning December 2, riders will be able to redeem free access to Transit Royale, which includes unlimited departure schedules, additional routing options, and customizable in-app themes.

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Manassas

City of Manassas Pushes Back on VRE Proposal to Close Battle Street Crossing

By Uriah Kiser
Battle Street [Photo: Manassas City Flickr]

The city’s historic downtown could be in for a major transportation shake-up — but the proposal from the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) and Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) faced intense questioning from the Manassas City Council Monday night as council members pressed whether the plan truly works for the city’s traditional retail and event core.

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Shutdown Drops Ridership, Fuel Tax Worries Loom in PRTC Budget Talks

By Uriah Kiser

Virginia Railway Express riders may see higher ticket prices next year, while local taxpayers could be asked to contribute more to keep regional transit running smoothly.

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Ride Report: OmniRide Ridership Surges Toward Record Highs, but Capacity Concerns Loom

By Uriah Kiser

OmniRide buses are carrying more passengers than they have in years, and the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) is on track to set a system-wide ridership record in the coming year — even with fewer commuter trips than before the pandemic.

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