Upon taking office, President Trump issued an executive order requiring federal employees to return to their physical offices. This decision is part of broader efforts by local officials, including Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, to restore in-person work dynamics. They argue that returning federal workers to offices could boost public transit ridership, which has suffered significantly during the pandemic. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is facing a substantial budget shortfall, largely attributed to decreased ridership from remote work arrangements. These leaders emphasize the economic and operational importance of reinstating regular office attendance among federal employees.
"Heads of all departments and agencies in the executive branch of Government shall, as soon as practicable, take all necessary steps to terminate remote work arrangements and require employees to return to work in-person."
"Prior to the pandemic, federal workers contributed over $100 million in annual fare revenue and 40% of the ridership to WMATA."
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