Free Ride On Bus Fares Through Code Red Air Quality Alerts and Service Changes

For Immediate Release: Thursday, June 8, 2023

In light of the Code Red Air Quality Alert , the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has waived Ride On bus fare throughout the duration of the Code Red Alert in an effort to minimize travelers walking outdoors.

Additionally, there will be some changes to bus services due to a shortage of available operators. Ride On Flex and Ride on extRa bus services will be suspended today after 3:30 p.m. and tomorrow, Friday, June 9.

We apologize for the inconvenience. MCDOT Ride On is working to minimize the number of missed trips during this period.

For the most up-to-date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on Twitter , Facebook , YouTube , and Instagram . Additional information is available at RideOnBus.com , by subscribing to receive email alerts at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery , or texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311 to receive text alerts.

For information on MCDOT programs and services visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot , follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.

Release ID: 23-070
Media Contact: 240-372-2282