WMATA celebrates America 250 with new Smart Trip cards and merch
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Randy Clarke announced that Metro will be rolling out new Smart Trip cards and merchandise ahead of America 250 on Wednesday. Clarke posted a photo on X of the new Smart Trip card. It features a ribbon that appears to be wrapping around the front of the card.
- ▪The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Randy Clarke announced that Metro will be rolling out new Smart Trip cards and merchandise ahead of America 250 on Wednesday.
- ▪Clarke posted a photo on X of the new Smart Trip card.
- ▪It features a ribbon that appears to be wrapping around the front of the card.
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| Publication time | Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:37:28 +0000 |
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority General Manager Randy Clarke announced that Metro will be rolling out new Smart Trip cards and merchandise ahead of America 250 on Wednesday. Clarke posted a photo on X of the new Smart Trip card. It features a ribbon that appears to be wrapping around the front of the card. The ribbon is striped in red, white, and blue. Recommended Stories Carney says Canada-Michigan bridge that Trump threatened to block will open Abbott expands Texas emergency response to eradicate New World screwworm United pilot knew plane was too low before hitting light pole: Investigators The card also has two iridescent stars intersecting with the striped ribbon on the left side.
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