Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Friday, August 30, 2019

Mike Nesselt and Calvin Jones of MCDOT’s Transit Division accepted the award.

MCDOT’s Ride On bus service has been recognized as “Transit Fleet of the Year” by the Greater Washington Region Clean City Coalition (GWRCCC). The award was bestowed on Wednesday during the 2019 GWRCCC Annual Achievement Awards Luncheon, which highlights exemplary transportation initiatives in the DMV metropolitan area. The event was held at Clyde's of Gallery Place.

The award recognizes Ride On’s commitment to clean transportation in its operation of 125 compressed natural gas (CNG) and 68 hybrid buses. Collectively, these 193 buses displaced almost 1.15 million gallons of gasoline in 2018 and reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3,800 tons.

“I am proud of Ride On’s success in reflecting the environmental sustainability goals of the Department and appreciate GWRCCC’s acknowledgement of our achievements,” said MCDOT Director Al Roshdieh. “While we take pride in our CNG and hybrid buses, we’re also excited about the upcoming addition of electric buses to the Ride On fleet.”

The first four electric buses are expected to arrive this fall.

Release ID: 19-140
Media Contact: Maureen McNulty 240-777-7199