Wmata 2025 Budget 2025. Metro faces a $750 million funding gap for fiscal year 2025, which begins july 1, 2024. Wmata knows how much its current employees are paid and can estimate the rate at which their compensation will increase.
In a news release, wmata said it faced “catastrophic cuts to service” last year due to a $750 million budget shortfall, about 25% of its funding needs. Finance minister nirmala sitharaman is preparing budget 2025 while balancing fiscal prudence and addressing key voter demographics.