Committee backs fare-free Ride On, funds ambassadors and several transit pilots and CIP changes
A Montgomery County Council committee endorsed the County Executive’s FY26 recommendation to make Ride On fares free, approved related operating and capital adjustments including $250,000 for transit ambassadors, and cleared multiple pilot and CIP amendments pending final council action.
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The Montgomery County Council Transportation and Environment Committee on an apparently unanimous voice agreement endorsed the County Executive’s recommendation to make Ride On fares free in FY26 and approved several related operating and capital budget changes, including a $250,000 line item for transit ambassadors and a pilot for automated bus-lane enforcement.
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