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RideOn Buses Go Fare-Free, Ridership Up 5.4%

Glass Dec 16, 2025
FromCouncilmember Evan Glass
Email“The Glass Gazette: Highlights of 2025”
ReceivedDec 16, 2025
Montgomery County's RideOn bus system became fare-free for all passengers on July 1, 2025. Ridership has increased 5.4% since the policy took effect. The average household income of a RideOn rider is approximately $35,000, compared to the county average of roughly $115,000.
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