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Department of Health and Human Services document,
"Transportation Options for Seniors and People With Disabilities" (.pdf)
A Commitment to you!
Montgomery County is committed to providing mobility for seniors and persons with disabilities.
We heard from you and we've made major changes to meet your needs better and make your travel more convenient. All of Ride On's buses are wheelchair accessible. The County's transit system is one of the best in the country. It consists of Ride On, Metrobus, and Metrorail, carrying more than 1.5 million seniors and disabled passengers annually. Through other special programs - Special Transportations (MetroAccess) and Call 'N' Ride - we handle another half million trips annually for seniors and persons with disabilities.
Purchase a Senior SmarTrip Card at
Montgomery County Libraries
TRIPS (Commuter Store)
certain Regional Service Centers
or
Transit Information Center
101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Information provided 6:00AM to 7:00PM (Monday-Friday)
Closed on Holidays except Columbus and Veterans Days
Bus passes sold 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Ride with us. Bus fare for seniors (65 years and older) and persons with disabilities is free on Ride On and most Metro buses in Montgomery County at all times with a valid Metro Senior ID Card, or Senior SmarTrip Card or a valid Medicare card and photo identification or the Metro Disabled ID card. All Ride On buses are wheelchair accessible.
For fare and schedule information call:
240-777-7433
240-777-5869 (TTY)
Or click on the buttons below to find online information about Fares and Routes & Schedules.
The Regional Special Transportations System
Complementing the transit system in the County, MetroAccess provides door-to-door service for disabled persons who are unable to use the regular transit systems and have been certified eligible to use Special Transportations service. Montgomery County has fully implemented MetroAccess with service hours mirroring those of the transit system, 5:30 a.m. - 12 midnight, Sunday thru Thursday and 5:30AM to 2:00AM on Friday and Saturday.
If you think you are eligible, complete an application and have it certified.
For an application call MetroAccess headquarters at:
(301) 562-5360 (voice) or
(301) 588-7835 (TTY)
Or call the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) at:
(202) 637-7000 (voice) or
(202) 962-2033 (TTY)
MetroAccess Fare: $2.50
To schedule a MetroAccess trip, call the MetroAccess reservation office at least one day in advance or up to 14 days before your trip at:
(301) 562-5363 (voice) or
(301) 588-7835 (TTY).
You are now able to purchase Call 'N' Ride coupon books each month.
See below for details.
1. If you pay $5.25 for $60 worth of coupons, you can now pay $10.50 and receive $120 worth of coupons.
2. If you pay $10.00 for $60 worth of coupons, you can now pay $20 and receive $120 worth of coupons.
3. If you pay $20.00 for $60 worth of coupons, you can pay $40.00 and receive $120 worth of coupons.
4. If you pay $30.00 for $60 worth of coupons, you can pay $60.00 and receive $120 worth of coupons.
This option allows you more flexibility with your travel throughout the area. So plan to visit family and friends in the area or enjoy an additional trip to the movies. The Montgomery County Call 'N' Ride Program is happy to help with your transportation needs.
For information on, or eligibility requirements for the Call 'N' Ride Program call: (301) 948-5409
The income categories for a family of one are as follows:
Yearly Income for
Family of One
Monthly Cost
Per $60 Book
Avg. Cost
Per Trip (Est.)
Up to $14,000
$5.25
$3.09
$14,001 - $17,000
$10.00
$5.89
$17,001 - $20,000
$20.00
$11.78
$20,001 - $25,000
$30.00
$17.67
Income categories vary depending on the size of the family.
Place your order online.