Claire T

Claire is an Adams Morgan resident who relies on Metro as part of everyday life. She's spent the past eight years in D.C. without ever owning a car, using both bus and rail to get everywhere she needs to go with ease. She's a regular on lines like the D60/D6X and C53 and uses Metro to stay connected across the region —whether she's visiting friends, heading to a Wizards game, or exploring spots like Eden Center.

As a local musician, Metro supports her creative life by providing space for her bass and amp on the bus she takes to band practice in NoMa. She often spends her rides crocheting, which sparks real, organic conversations with fellow customers. She's also a genuine Metro fan; she collects limited-edition Smart Trip cards and proudly wears Metro merch, bringing a joyful energy to the whole experience. Claire taps because of the operators who work hard every day to get her where she needs to go safely. For her, tapping is a way of saying thank you.