The Alexandria Transit Company (DASH) anticipates reaching its milestone of carrying 5 million King Street Trolley riders since the service started in 2008.
DASH will be on the lookout for the 5 millionth rider who will be boarding one of the trolleys on Wednesday, Sept. 9, sometime between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Mayor Bill Euille and DASH Board Chairman Paul Abramson will be waiting at the Market Square to congratulate the lucky customer. The 5 millionth rider will receive a number of gifts.
DASH began operating Alexandria’s first clean diesel hybrid electric King Street Trolley in April 2012. The hybrid trolleys consume less fuel, emit fewer pollutants, and provide a quieter more relaxing ride.
The King Street Trolley transports approximately 2,500 riders a day between the King Street Metrorail Station and the Potomac River waterfront daily every 10 minutes, Sunday - Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. and Thursday - Saturday from 10 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Riders can access trolley schedules and information at dashbus.com/trolley. For information on DASH routes and schedules, visit dashbus.com.