Metro wants to begin charging weekday rush-hour prices during major public events that occur on weekends or holidays, such as the January 2017 Women's March that drew hundreds of thousands of people to the Mall. (Alex Brandon/AP)Metro wants to start charging rush-hour prices during high-attendance public events such as the Women’s March and the March for Our Lives, and they’re seeking input from riders about the idea. On Thursday, the Metro board voted to hold a public hearing on whether to charge peak-fare subway prices on weekends and holidays when major events require the transit agency to run rush-hour levels of service. The increased special-event fares would range from $2.25 to $6 under present-day rush-hour prices vs. the normal cost of $2 to $3.85 on weekends and holidays. The public hearing is scheduled for October and will take place at the same time as a hearing on whether to make permanent changes to Metro’s parking fee policy.

Source: Washington Post September 13, 2018 16:14 UTC