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Tue Mar 17, 2020, 04:49 PM Mar 2020

Maryland emissions locations will be drive-thru coronavirus testing sites,

transit services to be reduced, Hogan says.

'Hogan said the state is reducing MARC service by half. Transit officials will suspend some bus routes, cancel express buses, run the Light Rail and Metro Subway on Saturday schedules and lessen the number of commuter buses while continuing to prioritize medically-necessary transportation.

Additionally, passengers will enter through the rear door of buses “to minimize operator contact" and are encouraged to pay via the CharmPass mobile ticketing app, CharmCard or paper ticket that will be “visually validated,” the Maryland Department of Transportation said in a statement.

About two dozen bus routes are suspended,'>>>

https://www.baltimoresun.com/coronavirus/bs-md-coronavirus-tuesday-20200317-e64ccvxngfbojlr3yh3cm43bke-story.html?

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