The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is a public transportation agency that serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The agency was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. WMATA operates a network of buses, trains, and paratransit services that provide transportation to millions of passengers each year. The agency is responsible for maintaining and operating the Metro rail system, which is one of the busiest and most extensive subway systems in the United States. WMATA is committed to providing safe, reliable, and affordable transportation services to the residents and visitors of the Washington, D.C. area.