The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement schedule changes to 18 Ride On bus routes starting Sunday, May 3, aimed at improving efficiency and on-time performance.
The adjustments, which include updated trip times and running time modifications across weekdays and weekends, are part of ongoing efforts to better align service with rider demand and enhance reliability. Updated schedules will be available online and in print, and riders are encouraged to use the Ride On Trip Planner app or website for real-time travel information.
Per MCDOT:
Ten routes will have new trip times:
- Route 12: New trip times. Saturdays and Sundays.
- Route 15: New trip times. Saturdays and Sundays.
- Route 16: New trip times. Saturdays and Sundays.
- Route 17: New trip times. Saturdays.
- Route 20: New trip times. Saturdays and Sundays.
- Route 26: New trip times. Saturdays and Sundays.
- Route 29: New trip times. Saturdays.
- Route 34: New trip times. Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 40: New trip times / Running time adjustments. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 47: New trip times. Saturdays and Sundays.
Eight routes will have adjustments to improve on-time performance:
- Route 33: Running time adjustments. Weekdays.
- Route 48: Running time adjustments. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 49: Running time adjustments. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 57: Running time adjustments / Trips. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 97: Running time adjustments. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
- Route 98: New trip times / Running time adjustments. Weekdays and Saturdays.
- Flash Blue: Running time adjustments. Weekdays.
- Flash Orange: Running time adjustments. Weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
