Press Releases - Department of Transportation

For Immediate Release: Friday, October 24, 2025

Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s (MCDOTs) Ride On bus stop at New Hampshire Avenue & Dilston Road (24488) is closed to facilitate sidewalk construction. Ride On Bus Route 24 is impacted through Friday, Oct. 31. Riders can use bus stops at New Hampshire Avenue & Oakview Drive (24492), Northampton Drive & Avenel Road (24610) and New Hampshire Avenue & Fox Street (28886) as a temporary alternative.

The County has implemented a zero-fare policy, that went into effect on Sunday, June 29, for all Ride On, Ride On extRa, Ride On Flex and Flash buses. 

For more information on Ride On routes and services, visit RideOnBus.com or download the free Ride On Trip Planner app.   

For the most up-to-date bus service information, riders should follow @RideOnMCT on X, Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. In addition, information is available at rideonbus.com, by subscribing to receive email alerts or by texting MONTGOMERY RIDEON to 62463 to receive text alerts. Message and Data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Reply HELP for help or contact [email protected], reply STOP to cancel. Visit Montgomery County's Wireless Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for more information.    

For information on MCDOT programs and services, visit montgomerycountymd.gov/mcdot, follow @MCDOTNow on X, Bluesky, Instagram, Facebook and subscribe to MCDOT’s “Go Montgomery!” newsletter.      

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Release ID: 25-159
Media Contact: Emily DeTitta, 240-372-2282