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The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is reminding residents that Ride On and Metrobus have several routes available to transport voters to the County’s early voting centers. Early voting for the 2026 General Election will be held from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Oct. 22–29, including Saturday and Sunday.
Ride On buses are free for all riders. Metrobus offers various free and reduced fare programs including the Senior SmarTrip Card for seniors 65 or older, persons with disabilities, and a Youth Cruiser card for students 18 and under.
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Ride On and Metrobus routes serving early voting centers:
- Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 48
- Damascus Community Recreation Center: Ride On Route 90
- Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Rec. Center: Ride On Route 301
- Sandy Spring Volunteer Fire Station: Ride On Flex 918 (Mon-Fri, 6–10 a.m. and 2:30–7:30 p.m.)
- White Oak Community Recreation Center: Ride On Flash Orange
The Ride On Trip Planner app is a free regional public transportation planner that will find the fastest route, with real-time updates on wait times and bus crowdedness levels.
“Montgomery County is providing early voting with extended hours at 14 locations across the County, all of which are served by public transportation,” said MCDOT Director Chris Conklin. “Our Ride On bus system is free for all riders, and our Ride On trip planner app can help you to find the bus route that works best with your schedule. Public transportation plays a vital role in ensuring all residents are able to participate in elections.”
For information on early voting centers and hours of operation, visit the early voting information page. For general voting information and to register to vote, visit the Board of Elections Voter Information Guide.
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