Kids Ride Free
Current Program
Through June 30, 2019, free rides are available Monday through Friday, 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on all Ride On buses.
Within the County, these Metrobus routes are included:
C2, C4, C8, D5, F4, J1, J2, J3, J4, K6, K9, L8, Q2, Q4, Q6, T2, Y2, Y7, Y8, Z2, Z6, Z7, Z8, Z11
NEW: Kids Ride Free expands
Effective July 1, all Montgomery County youth ages 18 and under ride FREE all the time on Ride On buses.
- Children under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- All children ride at the discretion of their parents or guardians.
How to ride free on Ride On buses
for Montgomery County residents ages 5 to 18 (older if still in high school)
- Get a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® Card.
- "Flash" your card to bus operators.
Card tapping at the fare box will begin at a later date.
In Summer 2019, you must show the bus operator either
- a Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® card, or
- a valid school ID (acceptable through September 30, 2019)
Effective October 1, 2019, all student riders must use the Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® Card for free rides.
July 1 through September 30, 2019 is the transition period for all Youth riders to obtain and use the Youth Cruiser SmarTrip® Card.
Metrobuses
Additional information will be provided when Metrobuses are enabled for this 24 x 7 service.