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Service AlertsMICRO - Independence Day Holiday Service: On Sat. July 4,2026 MICRO will run limited hours in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Please see hours below: Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV): 7:50AM - 4:20PM 4:20PM - 11:00PM Volkswagen EV: 6:30AM - 1:30PM 1:30PM - 12:00AM View all ART Alerts

How to Ride for Senior Citizens

Senior Discount

Citizens age 65 and older can ride the ART bus for half price ($1.00).

The yellow Senior SmarTrip card enables seniors (65+) to get discounted fare on ART, Metrobus and Metrorail. It works just like a regular SmarTrip card and fare is automatically deducted when the card is tapped on the fare box. The card is free. To get the card, seniors need to show a valid government issued photo ID with proof of age at either the Metro sales office at Metro Center station (enter at 12th & F Streets) or any Commuter Store.

Graphic: Senior SmarTrip Card artwork

Programs for Seniors

Arlington County offers the following programs to help senior citizens get around:

 

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