Seven Ride On Bus Routes to Undergo Schedule Adjustments on May 5

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The county’s Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will implement schedule adjustments for seven Ride On bus routes, effective Sunday, May 5.

According to a press release, the aim is to enhance efficiency and improve on-time performance. Despite relatively stable service levels, the changes reflect a strategic reallocation of resources to areas with higher demand, ensuring more reliable service.

The affected routes include 5, 34, 39, 76, 83, 97, and 98. While most routes will experience timetable modifications, Route 76 will undergo a slight map change. 

Here are the specific details for each route:

  • Route 5 (PDF): Trip timings will be adjusted for improved efficiency, applicable on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
  • Route 34 (PDF): Trip timings will be adjusted for improved efficiency, applicable on weekdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
  • Route 39 (PDF): Trip timings will be adjusted for improved efficiency, applicable on weekdays only.
  • Route 76 (PDF): The Crossvines stop will be removed due to operational safety concerns, applicable on weekdays only.
  • Route 83 (PDF): Trip timings will be adjusted for improved efficiency, applicable on weekdays only.
  • Route 97 (PDF): Trip timings will be adjusted for improved efficiency, applicable on weekdays only.
  • Route 98 (PDF): Trip timings will be adjusted for improved efficiency, applicable on weekdays only.

The new schedules will be available online and in print format. Passengers can access the most up-to-date service information through the rideonbus.com website, by subscribing to email alerts at montgomerycountymd.gov/govdelivery, or by texting “MONTGOMERY RIDEON” to 468311 to receive text alerts.

Photo: “Flash BRT Silver Spring 2020-10-20 11.BusStop.SSMD.20October2020 (50518808931)” by Elvert Barnes from Silver Spring MD, USA is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.

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