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Metro Pocket Guide
Metrorail(地铁)
Each passenger needs a farecard (票价卡) 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 (零钱) machines in the station and farecard machine only provide up to $ 5 in change.
Get one day of unlimited (无限制的) Metrorail rides with a One Day Pass. Buy it from a farecard machine in Metro stations. Use it after 9:30 a.m. until closing on weekdays, and all day on weekends and holidays.
Hours of Service
Open: 5 a.m Mon-Fri
7a.m. Sat—Sun .
Close: midnight Sun—Thur.
3a.m.Fri.-Sat.nights
Last train time vary. To avoid missing the last train, please check the last train time posted in stations.
Metrobus
When paying with exact change, the fare is $ 1.35 . when paying with a smart CARD the fare is $1.25
Fares (票价) for the Senior (年长的)/disabled customers
Senior citizens 65 and older and disabled customers may ride for half the regular fare. On Metrorail and Motorbus, use a senior/disabled farecard or Smart card. For more information about buying senior/disabled farecards, Smart cards and passes, please visit MetroOpenDoors.com or call 202-637-7000 and 202-637-8000.
Senior citizens and disabled customers can get free guide on how to use proper Motorbus and Metrorail services by calling 202-962-1100
Travel tips
Avoid riding during weekday rush periods –before 9:30 a.m. and between 4 and 6 p.m.
If you lose something on a bus or train or in a station, please call Lost & Found at 202-962-1195.
1. What should you know about farecard machines?
A. They start selling tickets at 9:30 a.m. B. They make change for no more than $5.
C. They offer special service to the elderly. D. They are connected to change machines.
2. At what time does Metrorail stop service on Saturday?
A. At midnight B. at 7 p.m. C. at 5 am D. at 3 a.m.
3. What is good about a Smart card?
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.
4.Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro?
A. 202-673-7000 B.202-962-1100 C. 202-962-1195 D.202-673-8000
