ALEXANDRIA, VA-WMATA is spreading holiday cheer this week. How? Take a ride on the festive “gingerbread wonderland” bus. The bus will be at three stations through Friday.
- Wednesday, December 13: Pentagon City Station, 4-6 p.m.
- Thursday, December 14: Columbia Heights Station, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Friday, December 15: Fort Totten Station, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
“Metro looks forward to welcoming families this holiday season aboard our exciting holiday-wrapped gingerbread bus,” said Metro General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Randy Clarke. “Last year’s holiday bus event was extremely successful. Any opportunity we have to continue serving the community brings joy to us as an organization.”
While boarding, passengers will be welcomed by Metro executives, Transit Police officers, Metrobus and Metrorail personnel. Receive bags with goodies and other giveaways.
The bus will also make stops at schools throughout the region and the Ronald McDonald House, which supports the families of children in the hospital and those having difficulty paying medical expenses.
Metro’s employees have contributed to the good cheer by providing cash donations, gifts and care packages.
The are over a dozen events planned this month to promote safety on the Metro system and foster a relationship with the community. [SEE ALSO: What City Services Are Open and Closed in Alexandria on Christmas and New Year’s?]
