Today Ride On Staff attended the County awards ceremony & presentation for our 3 National Association of Counties (NACo) 2026 Achievement Awards: Flex 918 🚌, our Transit Advisory Group 🛣️, and the Zero Fare initiative 🆓. Drop your favorite celebratory emoji in the comments! 🎉

Have you been to Maple Lawn? 🍁 This vibrant shopping, retail, employment, and residential community spanning more than 600 acres is one of many areas reachable by the new Flash Blue extension to Howard County! 🚍 To see where else the Flash is headed, visit RideTheFlash.com ✨ #RidetheFlash

Ride On would like to recognize one of our operators, Sandra Taylor, for going above and beyond to reunite a lost child with their family. 👨‍👩‍👧 Join us in sharing a heartfelt thanks to operator Taylor for her kindness and commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our riders. 🩷

Planning around Ride On's recent service updates is easier with the Mobile Commuter Store. Here is where you can find us this week for trip planning and transit information.

Hey, Montgomery County! Great news — the Glenmont Express Shuttle is rolling right along through the end of September! Thank you for hopping on and making this temporary shuttle such a hit. More details here: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-t... #GlenmontExpress

When taking Ride On back to school this fall, remember the ✨golden rule✨: always treat operators and other patrons with respect. For more #RideOnReminders, visit https://ow.ly/citT50Zy7NJ

Guess the word! 🤔 Hint: What Ride On service was just extended into Howard County? Drop your answer in the comments! 🚍

The wait is officially over! 🎉 Starting TODAY riders can catch a one-seat ride 🚍 between Silver Spring and Downtown Columbia on Flash Blue! Catch it for weekday, rush-hour service from 5-9 am and 3-8 pm. Where are you going first? Let us know in the comments! #RidetheFlash

Happy Labor Day from Ride On! 🎉 We are proud of every employee who works tirelessly to keep Montgomery County moving. 🚌 Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

Service changes for 20 Ride On 🚍 Routes are now in effect. Was your route impacted? 🤔 Find out at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/department-transportation/ride-montgomery-county/routes-schedules-ride/ride-service-changes Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

Here’s your guide to where the Mobile Commuter Store will be this week.

Where are you heading? Drop your results in the comments below. 👀

🗣️Survey says: more Glenmont Express! You asked, we answered! The Glenmont Express Shuttle service 🚍 has been extended through September 30! 🎉 Long-term continuation of the service is under review. To learn more about the shuttle service visit https://ow.ly/vOcz50ZIYt7

Good news, riders! 🎉 Getting you where you need to be, on time, matters. 🚍 Ride On is fine-tuning schedules for 20 routes starting September 6! For detailed service change information, visit https://ow.ly/L52150Zy61X #RideOnServiceChanges

School is back in session! 🧑‍🏫Get back into the learning grove with Ride On’s bus-themed reading list for our youngest riders. 🚍 The best part? All of these titles are available at Montgomery County Public Libraries. 📚Check out the full list at https://ow.ly/blMP50ZIhAu

Mark your calendars! 📆 The Flash Blue extension to Howard County launches in ONE WEEK! Flash Blue Route on US 29 will begin serving four new stops in Howard County. Where are you excited about taking the US 29 Flash extension? Let us know in the comments! #RidetheFlash

If you’ve taken the Glenmont Express during the Red Line Shutdown, we want to hear from you! 🗣️ 📲Take the Glenmont Express Rider Survey at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/bWvttuETkC

This week’s Mobile Commuter Store schedule is here! Stop by for trip planning help, SmarTrip services, transit maps, and more.

Meet Louis, a software engineer at JHU APL in Columbia.🧑‍💻 He’s planning to use the Flash Bus Rapid Transit to commute, doing his part for the environment & saving money. 🌍🚌 How could the new Flash extension to Howard County help your commute? Learn more at RideTheFlash.com

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the MCDOT tent during the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair from August 14 –22! We hope to see you again next year! #MocoFair Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

We know Ride On buses can have home vibes 🏠, but there are some important things to remember when taking public transit. Vaping, smoking, eating, and drinking are not permitted on the bus. #RideOnReminders

Your Ride On is getting an upgrade! 🔧🕒 Beginning Sept. 6, schedules will be updated on 20 routes. BONUS: Added trips for the NEW Howard County Flash extension! 🚌 Check to see if your route is impacted at https://ow.ly/U31v50Zy5Lc! #RideOnServiceChanges

Women’s Equality Day is an annual observance marking the passing of the 19th amendment which allowed women to vote. 🗳️ At Ride On, we're proud to work with and for all the women who help keep our county moving. Celebrate with us in the comments by lifting up women in your life!

📰Hot off the presses! The August edition of the Ride On Newsletter is now available! 📣 To read the latest Ride On news and updates, check out our newsletter here: https://ow.ly/9z0Q50ZFlPX #RideOnNewsletter Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation

Are you team back of the bus or top of the bus? Let us know in the comments!

Big congratulations to Ride On’s six newest bus operators! 🚍🎉 Last Friday, they officially wrapped up Bus Operator Training, and we couldn’t be more excited for them. Wishing each of you an amazing start to your careers as you hit the road and serve our community.

Tomorrow we roll! Grab fast SmarTrip service and friendly transit guidance all week long.

📣Big news! The MCDOT Booth at the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair has won Overall Grand Champion! 🏆 This award was given for the most popular non-revenue/community service booth (with the best setup) at the fair. 🌟 Come check it out for yourself today!

Taking Ride On to school this fall? 🚍 Understand the assignment: allow seniors and disabled persons to occupy priority seating. 👨‍🦽 To read more reminders, visit https://ow.ly/7gp650Zy7k2

‼️Breaking News! ‼️ Ride On is adjusting 20 routes to enhance service reliability beginning September 6. 🗓️ Plan ahead for the change; see if your route is impacted at https://ow.ly/B4gm50Zy5By #RideOnServiceChanges