Vote could lock-in Metro hours through mid-2020 - WTOP Morning Headlines - Tuesday, December 11, 2018

The vote this week would direct Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld to “explore and develop mutually beneficial partnerships … for late night hours” with companies like Uber and Lyft. Such programs could include offering would-be Metro riders discounts to use ride-hailing services late at night even as Metro battles the companies at other times of day. [Logo](#) MORNING HEADLINES - December 11, 2018 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Vote could lock-in Metro hours through mid-2020]( The vote this week would direct Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld to “explore and develop mutually beneficial partnerships … for late night hours” with companies like Uber and Lyft. Such programs could include offering would-be Metro riders discounts to use ride-hailing services late at night even as Metro battles the companies at other times of day. 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