Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Monday, December 18, 2023

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will adjust 23 Ride On bus route schedules starting Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, to improve efficiency and on-time performance. 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:

21 routes have timetable changes: 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 21, 23, 31, 32, 37, 38, 45, 46, 47, 53, 55, 57, 64, 76, 83 and 90.
Four routes have slight map changes: 17, 18, 53 and 76.

Here are details of each route affected:

Route 8: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 9: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 10: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 15: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 17: Map and bus stop changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 18: Map and bus stop changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 20: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 21: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 23: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 31: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 32: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 37: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 38: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 45: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 46: Trip time changes on Sundays.
Route 47: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 53: Increased trips on weekdays and map change.
Route 55: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 57: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 64: Trip time changes on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Route 76: Move stop at Quince Orchard High School to State Route 28 in front of the McDonalds, extend service to Poolesville Crossvines Golf Club.
Route 83: Trip time changes on weekdays.
Route 90: Trip time changes on weekdays.

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.

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: 23-145
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282