Classic Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority (WMATA) Madness: 1996 Pentagon Bus Scenes

Step back into 1996 with this rare look at WMATA Washington Metrobus operations around the Pentagon area. This footage captures a classic era of transit in the DC region, featuring a variety of buses that defined the system during the mid-90s. In this video, you’ll see multiple WMATA bus models in service, including the , Flxible Metro, Flxible New Look, Orion I & V, Gillig Phantom, and GMC Fishbowl. These buses represent the backbone of the fleet during this period, each with its own distinctive sound, design, and operating style. 🚍 Featured highlights: Regular WMATA Metrobus operations near the Pentagon Classic 1990s bus liveries and fleet mix Rare street-level views of transit activity in the mid-90s DC area Authentic urban atmosphere from a pre-digital transit era ⚠️ Note: All buses shown are included as listed, except for articulated buses, which are excluded from this compilation. This video is a time capsule for transit enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in vintage public transportation in the Washington, DC area. If you enjoy retro transit footage like this, consider liking and subscribing for more historical WMATA and Metrobus content.