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Kids Ride Free Program

All school age children may board any RIDE ON bus and most Metro buses in Montgomery County for FREE from 2:00PM to 7:00PM Monday thru Friday.

All Middle or High School students must show school ID. Elementary age students need NOT to show ID.

The program applies to all school age children, it does not matter if the school is public or private, in Montgomery County.

If a student does not have an ID, he or she should contact the school administration for more information.

Ride On does not issue passes or ID cards.

Ride On gets you where you want to go, to the mall, the library, the pool, the tennis court -- even to school. We are safe, convenient, and affordable.

Youth Cruiser Pass

The monthly RIDE ON Cruiser Pass costs $10.00 and may only be used by riders 18 years and younger. The Cruiser Pass is valid for RIDE ON buses only; no transfers are issued with this pass. The pass is available by mail. Proof of age required for purchase. Passengers who use both RIDE ON and Metrobus should purchase a Metrobus Flash Pass that RIDE ON honors.

Order the pass is easy, following the next link, print out the page, fill in the required information, attache your payment, proof of age and mail it to the address on the form, the pass will be sent to you in a few days. Get the form

Summer Youth Cruiser Passes (June 1 to August 31)

County residents 18 and younger can take unlimited rides between June 1 and August 31 for only $15. This is half off the Regular Youth Cruiser Pass fare of $10 a month.

The Summer Youth Cruiser Pass is available for purchase:
- Online: on this page, click on “buying fare media online” and follow the directions.
- By Mail: print the form (here), complete it, and mail it to the address in the form with  required document.
- Walk In: Visit one of the following locations: Bethesda Chevy Chase Regional Services Center, Takoma - East Silver Spring Community Center, Mid-County Regional Services Center, Montgomery County Transit Information Center and the Upcounty Regional Services Center. For center locations click (County Regional Center). Cruiser passes can also be purchased at the Commuter Store in Silver Spring.
Please bring proof of age (passport or birth certificate.) Credit card payments are only accepted with mail-in orders.

Rules and Ropes of Using RIDE ON

• Traveling on RIDE ON is safe, easy and convenient. If you are unsure of where RIDE ON goes, our map will help you out. Find the bus route nearest you and look for the blue and white bus stop sign.
• RIDE ON buses generally run every twenty or thirty minutes. To be sure of the exact time look at the schedule for your route.
• RIDE ON is affordable. The fare is $1.25. Children under 5 years old ride free at all times. The Regional Pass is a great RIDE ON bargain! It's just $3. We also have special fares for disabled and senior riders. Click here for complete information about our Fare and Transfer policy.
• RIDE ON is accessible to people in wheelchairs.
• All RIDE ON buses have bike racks mounted onto the front. Bike and ride to the mall, your favorite bike path, or the park, and meet your friends for some fun.
• Read the Student Bill of Rights and Responsibilities.

Missed Your Ride To School?
Don't Let That Stop You From Enjoying Gym Class and All That Great Cafeteria Food!
Take the RIDE ON Bus.

Click here to see which bus to take.

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