Metro Bus Stop Removals Spark Outrage in D.C.: Seniors Face Hardship

Proposed Metrobus Route Changes Spark Resident Outcry in Washington D.C. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is set to roll out a major bus network redesign at the end of June. While the changes aim to improve efficiency and reduce confusion, they come at a cost: the removal of several bus stops across the region. Residents of the Edgewood neighborhood in Northeast Washington, D.C., are particularly vocal in their opposition, citing the significant hardship this will cause, especially for seniors and those with limited mobility. "I don't know how we're going to get around," said 82-year-old Yvonne Williams, an Edgewood resident who relies on the D8 bus line for doctor's appointments. "They're going to take away all the stops," she added, expressing concern about the added difficulty of navigating construction and longer walks to alternative stops. Wendy Saunders, another Edgewood resident, echoed these concerns, highlighting the challenges faced by seniors and those using mobility aids. WMATA insists the overall bus experience will improve, and they will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as needed. However, the concerns of Edgewood residents underscore the need for careful consideration of the impact of such changes on vulnerable populations.