For Immediate Release: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is preparing to launch a major transformation of the MCDOT Ride On bus system through the Ride On Reimagined Service and Implementation Plan . This plan marks the most comprehensive update in Ride On’s history and is a result of years of planning, community input and coordination with our regional partners. Ride On’s usual May service change has been moved to Sunday, June 29 to ensure a seamless rollout and better alignment with the implementation of WMATA’s Better Bus Network, also launching on June 29. The new transportation network will introduce streamlined connections to Metro, as well as route and timing adjustments based on public feedback and travel patterns.
Riders can learn more about how changes may affect them by reviewing Ride On’s final summary of changes . The new schedules will be available at RideOnBus.com by Monday, May 19 and in print starting Sunday, June 15.
Additionally, a comprehensive list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the MCDOT Ride On changes is available to help riders understand what’s changing, why it’s happening and how it may impact their commutes. Riders will notice new routes, discontinued or modified routes, and new travel options designed to reduce wait times, and improve reliability and access to jobs, schools, medical centers and other essential destinations.
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The FAQs include:
- New Route Numbers and Changes: Which routes are being renamed, combined or discontinued.
- Service Frequency: How often buses will arrive.
- Route Discontinuation: Explains decisions based on ridership data, duplication with other services, or better alternatives being introduced.
- Metrobus Integration: Details on how Ride On coordinated with WMATA to enhance regional connections.
Specific Changes
Beginning June 29, MCDOT Ride On will discontinue Route 10, adjust routes 34, 41, 42, and introduce a new Route 40, while WMATA adjusts routes L8 and T2. WMATA will replace the Route 10 with Metrobus routes M12, M42, M44 and M60. Riders are encouraged to review these changes carefully and plan trips accordingly.
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The changes reflect a shift of resources to allow for more reliable service where demand is higher. New signs will be placed at bus stops which will continue to show the current bus service, along with the new bus route names that will go into effect on June 29.
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Riders can plan trips and get real-time MCDOT Ride On bus arrival information with the Ride On Trip Planner app.
For the most up-to-date bus service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on X , Bluesky , 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 , Bluesky , Instagram , Facebook and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.
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Release ID: 25-087
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=47051