Take Advantage of SmartBenefits
A free commuter benefits program
SmartBenefits® is a fee-free way for employers to allow employees to commute tax free in DC, Northern Virginia and Southern Maryland.
Top Three Reasons for Employers to Offer SmartBenefits
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1. Recruit, Retain and Motivate Letting employees commute tax free with SmartBenefits can help make you a preferred employer. SmartBenefits can be used anywhere a Smartrip® card is accepted as well as on MARC, VRE, MTA Commuter Bus, MetroAccess and many vanpools. |
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2. Comply with DC Law DC employers with 20+ employees can use SmartBenefits to comply with DC's commuter benefits law and avoid fines (see Section 3302). |
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3. No fees to participate! New self-service features! Every SmartBenefits dollar goes directly to your employees. And with our new self-service features that allow employees to manage their benefits from their SmarTrip account, SmartBenefits is easy to administer. |
Get Started
Ready to open a SmartBenefits® employer account? Submit an application and an account representative will get in touch with you. Remember, Metro does not charge a fee to participate in SmartBenefits®, so there's no risk to apply.
Employees may participate only after their employer has enrolled in SmartBenefits®.
Have questions? Your organization can learn more here, email our account team or call us at 202-962-2784.
Existing SmartBenefits Employers and Employees: Need support? Click here.