Metro is overhauling all its bus lines with new names and routes

The big picture: The finalized plans call for cutting 510 out of 9,500 bus stops, down from 640.

• "By eliminating these stops, bus speeds should increase, travel time should become more reliable, and bus service will be more efficient," Metro's plan says.

Zoom in: Metro decided to keep bus service between Dupont Circle and the State Department, alongside routes connecting Georgetown and Union Station and Bethesda and Silver Spring, the Washington Post reports.

By the numbers: Metro promises 30% more bus routes will be part of its "frequent service network" — buses that arrive every 12 or 20 minutes.

• Weekend service will be available to 20,000 more people who currently don't have any, Metro says.

Between the lines: Metro says it could provide 30-minute headways for most bus routes, create overnight lines to airports and establish a 24-hour bus network if it had more funding,

• But finding additional funding for Metro now is challenging, especially as pandemic aid dries up and bus fare evasion continues to be an issue.

What's next: The rerouting is expected to take effect in summer 2025.