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MDOT Transit Services

Ride buses free at all times

Persons age 65+ and persons with disabilities ride free at all times on

To ride free, tap one of these cards on the farebox when you board

  • Senior SmarTrip® card - Get this card
  • Reduced Fare SmarTrip® photo ID card (formerly Metro Disability ID card) - Get this card
  • Medicare card with a current photo ID
  • MetroAccess card

Ride-On Routes and Schedules

Call-n-Ride (CNR) Program

Call-N-Ride (CNR) provides subsidies to be used for taxi trips by low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities. The service helps transport participants to medical and/or personal appointments.

All Montgomery County residents who have current MetroAccess identification cards qualify for Same Day Access (SDA) Program to receive $60.00 value on their Call-n-Ride swipe card when they pay $30.00 (no income requirement).

MetroAccess - Regional Paratransit Service

Complementing the transit system in the County, MetroAccess is a shared-ride, door-to-door, paratransit service for people whose disability prevents them from using bus or rail.

For more information

To apply for MetroAccess service

You must be a resident or Maryland or Northern Virginia

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Medical Assistance Transportation Services

Provides transportation services for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) recipients who reside in Montgomery County, and need transportation to access medically necessary services. This program is a non-emergency medical transportation program that transports Medicaid patients, who have no other means of transportation, to medically necessary appointments only.

Transportation Network Directory for People with Disabilities and Adults 50+ (PDF)

Medical Assistance Transportation Program (PDF)

Alternative formats of this document are available upon request. We ask that you help us keep this directory up to date by letting us know of changes or other transportation options by emailing MCCPWD@montgomerycountymd.gov.

240-777-5890 (Eligibility)
240-777-5899 (Scheduling - Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 12pm)
Email: medicaidtransportation@montgomerycountymd.gov
Provides transportation services for Medical Assistance (Medicaid) recipients who reside in Montgomery County, and need transportation to access medically necessary services. This program is a non-emergency medical transportation program that transports Medicaid patients, who have no other means of transportation, to medically necessary appointments only. Transportation is provided by local cab companies and selected vendors that have accessible vehicles, stretcher and ambulance service. Transportation may be scheduled up to seven days in advance and requests must be made no later than 12pm on the working day before transportation is required.
Eligibility: The criteria for eligibility include the stipulation that the patient must reside in Montgomery County; have a certified medical necessity that prevents him/her from utilizing public transportation; and/or resides in a rural city within the County and has absolutely no means of getting to medical appointments. Proof of residency is required. The Maryland State Department of Health requires medical certification for all recipients. The recipient must demonstrate that they have no other available transportation, or that they are physically unable to utilize other existing transportation services. To be certified for participation in the program, each recipient must have their physician complete a Provider Certification form. Applications are available online at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DOT-transit/seniors.html.