Montgomery County, MD

08/13/2024 | Press release | Archived content

Montgomery County Ride On Bus Service Changes Begin on Sunday, Sept. 8

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust 23 Ride On bus route service schedules and add two new high frequency limited stop extRa bus routes starting Sunday, Sept. 8. 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:

  • Three routes have a slight map change: 43, 63, 66
  • Two routes have slight routing changes with no map or timetable changes: 56, 301
  • Two new high-frequency bus routes will be added: Ride On extRa  Pink and Lime Routes.

Here are details of each route affected:

  • Shady Grove Metro Station and Traville Transit Center termination points.
  • Links the Shady Grove Road corridor with the Life Sciences Center via Shady Grove Road and Medical Center Drive.
  • Runs every 10 minutes during weekday rush hours, from 6-9 a.m. and 3:30-6:30 p.m. Off peak weekday service runs every 15 minutes, runs every 30 minutes on weekends.
  • Shady Grove Metro Station and Traville Transit Center termination points.
  • Uses I-370 to provide an express route to Rio, Crown Farm and the Great Seneca Life Sciences Center.
  • Runs every 15 minutes all day on weekdays, every 30 minutes on weekends.
  • Service during a.m. & p.m. peak hours added to Gaither Road between Redland Boulevard and Piccard Drive, and on Piccard Drive between Gaither Road and Redland Boulevard. No midday service.
  • Service on Redland Boulevard between Gaither Road and Piccard Drive discontinued, now served by Route 63.
  • Service to Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center will be provided at the new Ride On extRa Pink Route stop at Shady Grove Medical Center South.
  • Route 67 : Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
  • Route 73: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
  • Route 83 : Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Saturdays only.
  • Route 9 7: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Saturdays and Sundays only.
  • Route 98: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Saturdays only.
  • Route 100: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Route 101: Trip time adjustments for efficiency. Weekdays only.
  • Rout e 301: Slight routing changes with no map or timetable changes. Service to Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center will be provided at the new Ride On extRa Pink Route stop at Shady Grove Medical Center South.

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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Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282