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Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Cards Required for Free Metrobus Rides Feb. 1

MCDOT Dec 16, 2025
FromMontgomery County, MD
Email“December 2025 Ride On Newsletter”
ReceivedDec 16, 2025
Montgomery County's Youth Cruiser SmarTrip Card program, which provides free Metrobus rides to residents aged 5 to 18, will require card use for zero-fare Metrobus trips within the county beginning February 1, 2026. Cards are free and can be obtained through Montgomery County public schools or county libraries with proof of age and residency. The program is designed to ensure continued access to transit for youth who rely on public transportation.
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