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As Americans flock to the nation’s capital for the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) has launched a special public transportation card to honor the event.
The “Commemorative Inauguration SmarTrip Card” is a reloadable travel card that can contain up to $300 in stored value for the city’s public transportation, according to the WMATA website.
The transit card includes a photo of Trump finished a red background with a large number “47” appearing behind the president-elect.
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The inscription says: “The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump 45th and 47th president of the United States.”
To celebrate President-elect Trump’s inauguration, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued a commemorative fare card. (WMATA)
Participating Metro stations around the DMV area will sell the cards while supplies last.
Locations include Ashburn, Forest Glen, Franconia-Springfield, Glenmont, Greenbelt, King St-Old Town, L’Enfant Plaza, Navy Yard-Ballpark, New Carrollton, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Shady Grove, Stadium-Armory, Union Station, Vienna and Washington Dulles International airport.
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WMATA noted that cards are sold out at the Metro Center station.
Some travelers are selling the commemorative card, and one on eBay starts at $450. (Getty Images)
In 2017, WMATA issued a generic inauguration card with a sleeve featuring Trump’s face.
A WMATA spokesperson told Fox News Digital: “We have made several special edition inauguration-themed cards since 1993, with the exception of 2021 due to the inauguration being a virtual event due to the pandemic“.
To get the Trump Transit Card, be sure to add a fare (one-way fares range from $2.25 to $6.75 depending on distance) or purchase a 1-day unlimited pass for $13.50. A $2 SmarTrip fee will also be charged, according to the WMATA site.
Some travelers have already taken Trump’s commemorative cards and listed the transit passes for resale.
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On eBay, some people have the card listed for around $20, while one seller has listed a single card with a starting bid of $450 or “Best Offer.”
“Shows the The president’s achievements and contributions to the country, making it a valuable addition to any collection,” the seller wrote in the listing description.
Kristin Petersen, a travel advisor at Travelmation, told Fox News Digital that visitors can stay at destinations located outside the district at Metro stops. (Fox News Digital)
He added: “The card is perfect for those interested in political memorabilia and historical collections. It is a tangible reminder of the president’s tenure and the impact he had on the United States.”
Other Trump cards are listed with starting offers of $150 and $300.
Barack Obama’s Metro cards from Inauguration Day 2009 are also listed on eBay auctions, with prices ranging from $500 to $1,000.
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Kristin Petersen, a travel advisor at Travelmation, told Fox News Digital that visitors can stay at destinations located outside the district at Metro stops.
“Consider another destination that is close to a Metro station, even as far away as Vienna, Virginia“Petersen advised.
He added: “The trains will be running but definitely check the timetable as they could change for special events like the inauguration.”
