Is the Metro bus free for students in Maryland?
K-12 Students
Students ride for free
on Metrobus, DC Circulator, and Metrorail within the District of Columbia to get to school and school-related activities.
Can I use SmarTrip in Baltimore?
The SmarTrip® and CharmCard® may look different on the outside, but they are the same smart card on the inside. In fact,
you may use either one interchangeably in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan areas to pay your transit fare and to exit Metro parking lots in the Washington, DC area
.
Does Maryland have public transportation?
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is a state-operated mass transit administration in Maryland
, and is part of the Maryland Department of Transportation. The MTA operates a comprehensive transit system throughout the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.
What busses are free in Baltimore?
The Charm City Circulator (CCC)
, a fleet of 24 free shuttles that travel four routes in the central business district of Baltimore City, Maryland. The Harbor Connector (HC) is an extension of the CCC and is the City's free maritime transit service connecting 6 piers through four vessels.
Do MTA buses take Apple pay?
Apple Pay is accepted on trains and buses throughout NYC
, so you can get where you need to go faster with just your iPhone or Apple Watch.
How do you put money on a charm card?
- Press the “Add Value” button on the left side of the farebox.
- Touch card to target.
- Insert bills, no coins accepted, up to $20 or 4 bills.
- Touch card to target to load value.
What is CharmFlex?
BALTIMORE, MD (August 25, 2021) – The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) has announced the launch of CharmFlex,
a new discounted fare option to accommodate Marylanders returning to onsite work in more flexible or hybrid work schedules
.
Do smart benefits expire?
UNUSED SMARTBENEFITS®
Once SmartBenefits® are allocated to the employee's SmartBenefits® account, such funds are non-refundable and
never expire as long as the fare technology possessed by the employee is still accepted for use by WMATA to pay fares
.
Do Baltimore buses take cash?
Single Trip Fare
When using a CharmCard the trip is deducted from stored value. When riding Light RailLink or Metro SubwayLink purchase single trip fare at a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) and a single trip Go Pass will be issued.
TVMs accept cash or credit card payment
.
Do DC buses take SmarTrip?
In addition to Metro trains, buses, and garages,
SmarTrip is also accepted on ART, DASH, Fairfax Connector, Cue, RideON, TheBus, DC Circulator, Loudon Country Transit, and Potomac and Rappahannock Transit/PRTC
.
How much is the Metrobus in Maryland?
| Metrorail Cost to Ride | Off-Peak Fare* $2.00 – $3.85 | Weekend Metrorail one-way fare $2.00 | Metrobus Cost to Ride | Regular Routes $2.00 |
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How much is DC Metro monthly pass?
| Normal Price Sale Price | 3-Day Unlimited Pass $28 $14 | 7-Day Short Trip Pass $38 $19 | 7-Day Unlimited Pass $58 $29 | Monthly Unlimited Pass Starting from $44 |
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Is the DC Metrobus free?
Ride Metrobus free when transferring to/from Metrorail
. Receive a $2 transfer discount that covers the fare for most Metrobus routes*. You must use a SmarTrip® card to receive the discount. *Does not cover cost the full cost of transferring to Express routes.
What transportation is used in Maryland?
Bus transportation
is provided by the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and local buses.
Does Baltimore Maryland have public transportation?
Baltimore isn't a city known for its efficient public transportation system
. However, there are 4 major options–bus, MARC train, Light Rail, and Metro subway.
Is public transportation safe in Baltimore?
Close to 30,000 students—including 6 out of 10 high-schoolers—use public transit. And this is happening in a city that is struggling with a resurgent wave of violent crime. According to the 2017 BERC report,
a third of students traveling by public transport in Baltimore do not feel safe
.
How do you get around Baltimore without a car?
Baltimore also has more traditional public transportation options including
bus lines, the Charm City Circulator downtown bus system, a light rail line and a subway line
. The latter two options are largely used by people commuting between the city and suburbs.
How is it living in Baltimore Maryland?
BALTIMORE CAN BE A DANGEROUS PLACE (BUT MAINLY IN CERTAIN AREAS) Is Baltimore a safe place to live?
U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the 7th most dangerous metro area to live in out of 150 different U.S. metropolitan cities
, though its comparatively high violent crime rates frequently find it on top-five lists.
What is link Baltimore?
BaltimoreLink is
a complete overhaul and rebranding of the core transit system operating within the city and throughout the greater Baltimore region
.
Can you use your phone to tap on bus?
On Monday Transport NSW completed its roll-out of contactless payment support for the Opal smart card travelling system. That means that
you can now use your phone or credit card to tap on and off Opal enabled trains, buses and ferries
as well as the light rail and metro system.
Do I need an OMNY account?
Creating an OMNY account is not required
. However, there are many benefits available to you by registering for an OMNY account. For example, you can access a secure, personalized dashboard, where you can view up to 12 months of your trips and charges.
Can I tap my phone on the bus?
Simply tap your contactless bank card (e.g. credit or debit card) or mobile device at the MRT fare gates or card reader on buses
as you would usually do with your current travel card. If you are using your mobile device, remember to place your device a little longer at the fare gates or card reader.
Is charm a card?
CharmCard® is
a rechargeable smart fare card
you can use on Local Bus, Light Rail and Metro Subway. You can purchase a card at the MTA transit store, select retail locations and online.
Where can I load my chime card?
You can reload money on a Chime card. You can deposit cash at over 90,000 retail locations such as
Walmart, 7-Eleven, Walgreens, Dollar General, Family Dollar, CVS, Rite Aid, and many others
. You can make up to 3 deposits every 24 hours, and add up to $1,000 every 24 hours, and a maximum of $10,000 every month.
Can you use SmarTrip on MARC train?
Use the card, with current sticker, as a flash pass on MARC, Commuter Bus and MTA Local Service
. When riding WMATA Metrorail or Metrobus, tap the card to the SmarTrip target on faregates and fareboxes.
