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Federal Government Extension of Mask/Face Covering on Public Transportation is Still in Place Until at Least March 18

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) extension of the requirement for face coverings on all public transportation is still in place, until at least March 18, 2022.

All passengers are required to wear face coverings when traveling by public transportation. The regulation covers Ride On buses, Ride On extRa, Flex, Flash, Metrobus, Metrorail, Taxis and On-demand car services.  Riders must continue wearing the covering for the entire time of their trip. All MCDOT buses have a supply of face coverings for those who cannot provide their own.

Ride On services remain free to all passengers—a temporary change made during the health crisis.

Buses will continue to be cleaned by the County’s Department of General Services twice daily with hospital-grade disinfectant. Bus filter and ventilation systems also are treated each night with a disinfectant.

For the most up-to-date service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram. In addition, information is available at rideonbus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts or text MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 468311.

For other MCDOT information, follow @MCDOTNow on Twitter, visit the department website at montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, and subscribe to MCDOT’s ‘Go Montgomery!’ newsletter. 

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Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282 or [email protected]

Release ID: 22-027
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta 240-372-2282