Beyoncé Paid For The Washington D.C. Metro To Run Late
metroweekly.comIn a remarkable display of generosity and concern for her fans, Beyoncé’s tour reportedly paid$100,000 to the city of Washington, D.C., in order to extend the metro’s operating hours by an additional hour.
This move ensured that those who attended her show wouldn’t be stranded at the venue due to the cessation of metro services and that they could get home safely.Confirmation of Beyoncé’s gesture came from the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the organization responsible for the city’s metro system.
The authority acknowledged the substantial donation, revealing that the funds would be utilized to “keep all 98 stations open for customers to exit and operational expenses.” On Sunday evening, the FedEx Field, the venue where Beyoncé’s performance took place, faced a challenging situation as authorities issued a “shelter in place” order due to concerns about lightning in the area.
The stadium’s official Twitter account posted an urgent message, stating:“Due to lightning in the area, we are currently under a shelter in place order.
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