The Brief Alexandria is considering letting all high school students ride DASH buses for free by fall 2026. Starting in fall 2026, high school students in Alexandria could ride DASH buses for free under a new plan by city and school staff. What we know:The idea is to replace most yellow school buses with free DASH rides for teens, giving them more freedom to get to school, jobs, and after-school activities. What's next:The City Council asked staff to explore new options for ACHS, Virginia’s largest high school with over 4,500 students. Fewer school buses means fewer emissions, and more teens would get reliable transportation no matter where they live.