But it's not just an issue of convenience or saving money, it's an issue of safety. Forcing people to drive to the clubs increases the instances of drunk driving and adds more traffic to the roads. Instead of circling Georgetown for a parking space in a dark alley, students could take Metro and spend that driving time enjoying themselves. We can only hope that Metro will make longer hours permanent. It would be nice if it could stay open later than 1 a.m., but we're willing to compromise.
Students can only benefit from later hours.
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