Ride On Launches Zero-Fare Policy, Hits 19M Rides in 2025
MCDOTJan 21, 2026
FromMontgomery County, MD
Email“Montgomery County Ride On Bus System Wraps Up Year with Service Improvements, Bus Station Upgrades”
ReceivedJan 21, 2026
Montgomery County's Ride On bus system eliminated fare payment for all riders in 2025 as part of its Ride On Reimagined plan, previously offering free fares only to seniors, youth, and persons with disabilities. The system, comprising about 400 buses on over 80 routes, logged more than 19 million rides in 2025, up 2.8% from 2024. Phase 1 of Ride On Reimagined launched in June 2025 with new and updated routes and schedule adjustments aimed at faster service along high-demand corridors and better Metrorail connections.
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2025-06-01
effective — Phase 1 of Ride On Reimagined launched with new routes, schedule adjustments, and zero-fare policy
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