The Alexandria Transit Company, which operates the DASH bus system, won top honors while hosting the 2022 Virginia State Bus Roadeo from April 8-10. The Virginia State Bus Roadeo tests the skills and expertise of Virginia transit agencies’ bus operators and maintenance professionals in a timed competition. Bus operators drive through an obstacle course reflecting...Read More
Beginning Tuesday, March 29, the Landmark Mall Transit Center will be temporarily closed for construction until further notice. During this time, DASH Line 30, 32 and 35 buses will not serve Landmark Mall. For temporary stop information, see the chart below. For assistance planning your trip during this closure, contact the DASH Customer Service Team at...Read More
All DASH buses will resume regular weekday service beginning Monday, February 28. The Alexandria Transit Company, which operates the DASH bus system, temporarily adjusted service schedules in January due to COVID-19 related staffing shortages. “We are excited to resume regular weekday service because it provides greater bus frequency to Alexandria,” said DASH General Manager/CEO...Read More
Zero-Emissions Buses Charging Ahead Toward Sustainable Transportation Blue and yellow make green, and DASH is bringing green transit to Alexandria! As part of DASH’s commitment to supporting the City of Alexandria’s Eco-City initiative, DASH will operate a 100% zero-emissions fleet. On October 19, DASH made the first milestone in achieving this goal as well as...Read More
All DASH buses are operating enhanced Saturday schedules. Enhanced Saturday service adjustments are effective only on weekdays. Lines 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36A/B will operate on regular Saturday schedules on weekdays. Lines 103 and 104 morning service will be extended by 2 hours due to the delayed opening of the Federal Government. All timepoints on these routes will...Read More
DASHing Words in Motion is back and open for entries! Submit your poems online by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022. The contest is a collaborative effort between the City’s Office of the Arts and DASH to promote appreciation of literature and poetry within the Alexandria community ahead of National Poetry Month in April. The...Read More
DASH will implement service changes beginning Sunday, December 5. These changes will impact several DASH bus routes. Service Improvements Three (3) additional weekday Line 35 northbound trips to the Pentagon will be added in the early morning. Minor changes to the route timetables for Lines 31, 33, 34, 35, 36A & 36B will be implemented...Read More
As the holiday season approaches, make sure you are familiar with DASH service changes for the upcoming holidays. The following is a summary of service modifications for the upcoming 2021 holiday season. Please note that DASH’s facility and offices will be closed on these dates. For more information about DASH’s holiday service schedule, visit: dashbus.com/holiday-schedule. Thanksgiving...Read More
You can help make this holiday season brighter for families who otherwise will not be able to provide their children with toys during the holidays. Help DASH as we support Volunteer Alexandria in partnership with the City of Alexandria’s Fund for Alexandria’s Children. You can help make this holiday season brighter for families who otherwise...Read More
DASH is preparing to increase the current level of service to a modified weekday schedule, which will restore approximately 80 percent of pre-Coronavirus service levels on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Most routes will follow their regular timetables, representing the largest restoration of service since the global pandemic was declared in March. The AT1 Plus, AT2, AT3/4,...Read More
