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Metro Pocket Guide

Metrorail(µØÌú)

Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out. Up to two children under age five may travel free with a paying customer.

Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.

Get one day of unlimited Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9£º30 am until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.

Hours_of_service

Open: 5 am Mon.—Fri. ¡¡¡¡ ¡¡7 am Sat.—Sun.

Close: midnight Sun.—Thur. ¡¡ 3 am Fri.—Sat. nights

Last train times vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train times posted in stations.

Metrobus

When paying with exact change, the fare is $1.35. When paying with a SmarTrip^® card, the fare is $1.25.

Travel_tips(Ìáʾ)

•Avoid riding during weekday rush periods—before 9£º30 am and between 4 and 6 pm.

•If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202­962­1195.

1£®What should you know about farecard machines?

 A£®They start selling tickets at 9£º30 am.

 B£®They are connected to change machines.

 C£® They make change for no more than $5.

 D£®They offer special service to the elderly.

2£®At what time does Metrorail stop service on Sunday?

 A£®At 3 am.                 B£®At 7 pm. 

 C£®At 5 am                 D£® At midnight.

3£®What is good about a SmarTrip^® card when paying with it?

 A£®It saves money for its users.   

 B£® It is convenient for old people.

 C£®It can be bought at any time.   

 D£®It is sold on the Internet.