Kids Ride Free
Effective July 1, 2019, all Montgomery County youth ages 18 and under ride FREE all the time on Ride On buses, including Ride On Flex.
- 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
See the list of Metro bus routes that are covered under the Kids Ride Free program.