Riding DC Circulator
During the Pandemic

From free mask distribution to safety information, this page has the latest DC Circulator updates to keep you comfortable and connected to all the District has to offer.

What You Need to Know Before You Ride

Your safety and comfort is at the forefront of DC Circulator’s mission to deliver affordable, comfortable, and efficient bus service that connects people to business, culture, and entertainment throughout the District. To support this mission, DC Circulator wants you to know what we’re doing to help keep riders safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, and promote proper transit safety so you can ride with confidence. #YourRideOurPriority

How We’re Keeping Riders Safe

Visit goDCgo for detailed information on how to commute safely across all the modes in the District.

MASKS OPTIONAL

Masks are currently optional on the DC Circulator.

BUS CLEANINGS

DC Circulator riders rated our bus cleanliness a 9/10 during the 2021 pandemic. We continue to frequently clean buses with high-grade disinfectants to eliminate the spread of COVID-19 and help keep our riders safe.

BUS OPERATOR SHIELDS

Bus operator shields are installed on all of our buses to help protect drivers and riders while interacting to safely answer questions and share information. Bus shields also allow riders to safely use front-door boarding.

RIDER SAFETY INFO

What can you do to ride safe? Support our efforts by staying informed. Review and share the resources below for details on how to safely ride DC Circulator during the pandemic.

Rider Safety Info

Click on the buttons below to do your part in helping to reduce everyone’s exposure to COVID-19.


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Safety Video

See what DC Circulator is doing to keep you safe on the bus in the video below:

See what DC Circulator Riders are saying!

“I rode the bus to get through DC and had a stress free ride”

“I had a very good experience. The bus driver was very courteous and professional”

“When I ride the service to get to work I always use a mask while riding and use hand sanitizer always when I’m interacting with the buttons and seats. It’s worth riding when it’s extremely cheap and affordable to all riders who want easy and convenient travel at all times and the bus isn’t packed that much so I kept my distance between riders for a safe experience with riding on circulator!”

“My mom and I found a wallet and turned it into the driver. One of the other passengers remembered the family and that the man was wearing all yellow. We spotted the man outside the bus and the driver pulled over and ran the wallet out to him on the National Mall. Great driver, really cares about his passengers!”

“I boarded the Circulator at Union Station after returning a rental car. I wore a mask covering my nose and mouth and sat away from other passengers. It was a convenient and safe trip home!”

“I double mask always using a N-95 mask paired with blue and white cotton based mask. I apply hand sanitizer before I get on the bus and I apply hand sanitizer just before I get off the bus.”

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