The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has announced it will adjust seven Ride On bus route schedules starting Sunday, May 5.
Per the news release: Although service levels are staying relatively the same, the changes reflect a shift of resources to allow for more reliable service where there is higher demand. The new schedules will be available at rideonbus.com and in print.
Route changes include:
- Seven routes have timetable changes: 5, 34, 39, 76, 83, 97, 98.
- One route has a slight map change: 76.
Here are details of each route affected:
- Route 5: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 34: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 39: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
- Route 76: Crossvines stop removed for operational safety. Weekdays only.
- Route 83: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
- Route 97: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
- Route 98: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
Ride On bus fare is only $1 and monthly passes are $22.50 using SmarTrip, cash, or tokens. Seniors age 65 or older, persons with disabilities and youth ages 18 and under all ride free using specialized SmarTrip cards.
The Ride On Trip Planner app is a free regional public transportation planner that will find your fastest route.
For the most up-to-date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. In addition, information is available at rideonbus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts, or by texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts.
For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Facebook and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.
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