Transportation

 

Call-n-Ride provides discounted taxis
301-948-5409 (Voice)  •  Email: [email protected]

  • Call-n-Ride (CNR) provides discounted taxicab service to eligible low-income seniors (67 years and older), and adults with disabilities.
  • Travel can be for any purpose within Montgomery County, and certain other designated areas for medical reasons.
  • Call Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for information or to apply.

Call Connect-A-Ride (CAR) for information, referral and more 

301-738-3252 (Voice) • Email [email protected]

  • CAR is a free information & referral service that helps adults over 50 and adults with disabilities find transportation for medical services, errands, social activities and more.
  • CAR links callers with public, private, and volunteer transportation services, including escorted transportation.
  • In addition, the program assists callers with their applications for transportation programs like Call-n-Ride and MetroAccess. They also offer free workshops on how to use public transportation.
  • Call Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CAR is funded by Montgomery County Government and operated by Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA).

Ride Metrobus and Ride On - Free and Discounted Fares 
Call 311 for Ride On, 202-637-7000 (Voice) for Metrobus

  • In Montgomery County, seniors 65+ and people with disabilities ride free on Ride On and Metrobus from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 8:30 a.m until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Both pay half fare all other times.
  • Seniors must be 65 years or older and have a valid Metro Senior ID Card (Senior SmarTrip Card) or Medicare Card with photo ID. Those with disabilities must have a valid Metro Disabled ID Card.
  • Present the card to Ride On and Metro drivers Do not tap the Senior SmarTrip card on the fare box because a fare will be deducted from the card .
  • Buses are accessible to people with disabilities; they have wheelchair ramps or and can lower to the curb to make it easier for people to get on and off the bus.
  • For Ride on schedules and more information, call 311.

Discover the County's Escorted Transportation Program
301-738-3252 (Voice) • Email: [email protected]

MetroAccess is available seven days a week. 
301-562-5360 (Voice) • 1-800-523-7009 (Toll Free)

  • MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door service for people who generally cannot use public transportation due to a disability.
  • Fares are two times the fastest comparable fixed-route fare, with a maximum fare of $6.50 per one-way trip.
  • Riders may must schedule trips no later than 4:30 p.m. the day before the trip.
  • Conditionally certified MetroAccess users can ride free on Metro-rail, Metrobus and Ride On.
  • Applying for MetroAccess certification requires medical information and an in-person assess­ment. (A ride to the appointment is available if needed.) Call 202-962-2700 and press #5 for information about program eligibility.

MetroAccess riders can use the County’s Same Day Access program

301-948-5409 (Voice)

  • When it is not possible to reserve a MetroAc­cess ride before 4:30 p.m. the day before it is needed, Same Day Access program can help.
  • Part of the Call-n-Ride program, Same Day Access provides discounted taxi service to certified MetroAccess participants. For information or to apply, call Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Medicaid recipients may be able to access transportation to medical appointments

240-777-5890 (Voice)

This service provides free transportation for Montgomery County Medicaid recipients who meet the screening requirements that indicate there is no other means of transportation available - or whose med­ical needs prevent them from using available transportation — for Medicaid-covered, medically necessary appointments.

Montgomery County provides free transportation to recreation

240-777-4925 (Voice)

  • Curb-to-curb transportation is available for County residents, 55 and over to senior centers and some community centers. 
  • This free service is for those living within the service areas of one of the centers. 
  • Rockville and Gaithersburg also provide limited transportation to their senior centers. In Rockville, call 240-314-8810. In Gaithers­burg, call 301-258-6380 and press 5.

Check out the Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities and Adults 50+

  • To explore transportation options any time, go to this  detailed online guide to public, private and non-profit transportation services.
  • The Montgomery County Commission on People with Disabilities designed the guide and keeps it up-to-date. To request a hard copy, call 240-777 1246 (Voice), MD Relay 711, or e-mail DHHSWebsite@montgomerycountymdgov.

The Senior Connection provides volunteer transportation.

301-962-0820 Voice)  •  Email:  [email protected]

  • The Senior Connection provides free escorted transportation services to seniors 60 and over through a growing network of volunteers. Rides are subject to the availability of drivers. 

VillageRides helps local “villages” coordinate volunteer transportation

301-255-4212 (Voice)  Email:  [email protected]

  • Some communities work together to help their neighbors age in place. To find out if you live in an area served by VillageRides, call 301-255-4212.
 

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