The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) announced that all Ride On buses will offer free fare on Monday, Sept. 23, in support of Car-Free Day. Typically, Ride On bus fare is $1, but this initiative encourages residents to use alternatives to driving.
Car-Free Day is a global event that promotes sustainable transportation options such as walking, biking, public transit, or working from home. Residents are encouraged to take the regional Car-Free Day pledge online, which enters them into a raffle for prizes like gift cards, an annual Capital Bikeshare membership, and a pre-funded SmarTrip card.
In addition to the regional raffle, Montgomery County residents and workers can enter a County-specific drawing for extra prizes, including $25 gift cards and a $200 SmarTrip card. Registration for this raffle closes on Friday, Oct. 11, with winners announced on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Residents can download the free Ride On Trip Planner app to assist with travel across multiple transportation systems in the region.
On the morning of Sept. 23, MCDOT Commuter Services teams will be distributing free giveaways and raffle registration opportunities at the following locations from 6:30 to 8:30 a.m.:
- Bethesda Metro Station
- Friendship Heights Shops at Wisconsin Place
- Germantown Transit Center
- Shady Grove Metro Station
- Silver Spring Metro Station
- Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station
- Wheaton Marian Fryer Plaza
Additional giveaways will be available at these times and locations:
- White Oak Transit Center, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Lake Forest Transit Center, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
For more information and to take the Car-Free Day pledge, visit the MCDOT website.
Photo courtesy MCDOT.
