Seniors Ride Free

Seniors (age 65 years), there is a SmarTrip card that may be used to ride Metrorail at senior fares, ride free on Ride On buses and some Metrobuses in Montgomery County Monday - Friday between 9:30 AM and 3 PM and Saturday between 8:30 AM and 4 PM or half fare at all other times.  The cost of the Senior SmarTrip card is $2.  There is no value on the card at the time of purchase. The Senior SmarTrip Card may be presented to Ride On and Metrobus operators in Montgomery County to ride free during free periods or to get half fare all other times in Montgomery County on most routes. During free times, please do not tap the Senior SmarTrip card on the target on the farebox because a fare will be deducted from the card. Show the card to the bus operator and make sure there is value on the card during times of half fare. 

Visit any library in Montgomery County, the Silver Spring TRiPS Store, the Mobile Commuter Store, or the Montgomery County Treasury Office and bring proof of age (state ID, birth certificate or passport). A registration form will be completed and you will be sold the Senior SmarTrip card with information about the card. If you want to ride free from 9:30 AM to 3 PM Monday - Friday and 8:30 AM to 4 PM Saturday or for half fare all other times on Ride On or Metrobuses, you must present a Senior SmartTrip Card, or Medicare card along with a photo ID if you don't have the SmartTrip Card.  

For more information, call the MC311 Information Center by dialing 311.