Metro Eliminates $2 SmarTrip Card Fee for Seniors

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

As part of Metro’s ongoing commitment to expand access and affordability to public transit, the Senior SmarTrip program joins other Metro reduced fare programs in offering SmarTrip cards at no additional cost. Beginning yesterday, Jan. 16, Metro began offering Senior SmarTrip cards at no cost to customers aged 65 and older. With the card, seniors can ride all County buses and most Metro buses within the County for free.

The elimination of the $2 fee removes the need for a third-party payment collection, which is currently a barrier to participation for social service agencies and other organizations to distribute the card. With the elimination of the card fee, Metro is more affordable for seniors.

Senior SmarTrip cards are available at all Montgomery County libraries, TRiPS stores, and the County Treasury office in Rockville. Please bring a proof of age.

Riders can plan trips online using the free Ride On Trip Planner App. 

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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Release ID: 24-008
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282