Metro unveiled the bus network redesign, “Better Bus,” in 2025. Since, ridership has fallen and buses slowed. Why? It’s complicated but some mix of a lack of dedicated lanes, changed commuting patterns and the innate human resistance to anything new. #washingtondc @rachelweiner.bsky.social

Metro tried to make bus service better. Somehow, ridership and speeds are both downA year after Better Bus, reviews are mixed.51st.news