Vernon Square 7th St-Convention Center station. “This is a particularly lively metro stop when it comes to fare jumping.” But even with the new enforcement, new gates and barriers, DC News Now ...

Fighting fare evasion is a top priority for Metro, which says riders who don’t pay cost the agency about $40 million per year. Enhanced enforcement against Metro fare evasion began in D.C. on ...

Riders moving through Union Station will now need to TAP their card or scan a valid Metro fare to enter and exit the station.