Metro News Release

For immediate release: October 18, 2007

Free Metrobus Rides to Columbia Pike Food Festival

Metrobus riders attending the 1st Annual Taste of the Pike International Food Festival between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday, October 21, will not have to pay for fares on the 16 routes (B, G and J) to the festival.

Arlington County will reimburse Metro for the free bus services.

“We encourage Arlington County residents to take advantage of this free Metrobus ride to attend the 1st Annual Taste of the Pike International Food Festival and enjoy the activities,” said Metro Board First Vice Chair and Arlington County Board Member Chris Zimmerman.

Bus transfers will not be issued, except to riders boarding at Metrorail stations with a rail transfer or a SmarTrip card who indicate that they will make a subsequent bus-to-bus transfer.


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News release issued at 12:00 am, October 18, 2007.