Metro to Issue Warnings, Tickets for Fare Evasion
Metro will soon begin issuing tickets to fare evaders, in an effort to curb what the agency says is a $40 million problem.
DOT Wins Federal Grant for Purchase of Hydrogen-Fueled Buses
The county’s Department of Transportation has won a grant of nearly $15 million from the Federal Transit Administration, officials announced.
Ride On to Begin Collecting Fares Again on Monday, Aug. 1
The county’s Department of Transportation Ride On system will once again collect fares beginning tomorrow, Aug. 1, according to several announcements and social media posts from the DOT.
DOT Announces “Fare Share” Program to Assist with Employee Commuter Benefit
Employers in Montgomery County can now add an employee benefit for certain commuting workers via the “Fare Share” program from the county’s Department of Transportation, officials announced.
Police Arrest Suspect for Attempted Rape at Transit Center
Metro Transit Police say that they have arrested 38-year-old Tiwan D. Sweet of Washington, D.C., in connection with an overnight sexual assault at the Paul S. Sarbanes Transit Center in downtown Silver Spring.
Agencies Announce Closing, Other Changes for Independence Day Holiday
Various agencies have announced closings and other changes for the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4.
Suspect Arrested in Shooting at Transit Center
Metro Transit Police announced that they have arrested 24-year-old Jordan Jones in connection with a May 14 shooting at the Sarbanes Transit Center in downtown Silver Spring.
UPDATED: Council Passes FY2023 Operating Budget, Includes Ride On Fare Increase
The County Council yesterday passed the FY2023 operating budget that includes a provision to raise the fee for most Ride On buses to $1, effective in July.
Ride On to Increase Service Beginning Sunday, May 8
The county’s Department of Transportation plans to increase Ride On bus service to 90% of pre-pandemic levels beginning Sunday, May 8, officials announced.