PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Public Transportation Division, is pleased to announce Calvert County buses will be fare free starting July 1, 2024.
The Board of County Commissioners approved the implementation of fare-free transportation at its Jan. 9, 2024, regular meeting. This initiative aims to boost ridership among Calvert County residents. While the county will see a projected $27,000 loss in farebox revenue, the fare-free model is expected to save $46,500 in annual farebox maintenance costs, resulting in an overall cost savings in the capital project budget. Additionally, increased ridership could lead to higher grant awards under the Maryland Transit Administration’s new funding formula.
Public Transportation currently offers eight fixed bus routes and four demand-response para-transit routes. Riders may board or exit the bus at any safe location along the route. For routes and schedules, visit www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/BusSchedules.
Learn more about the bus system and public transportation services at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov/Transportation.
Find information on Calvert County Government services online at www.CalvertCountyMd.gov. Stay up to date with Calvert County Government on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CalvertCountyMd and YouTube at www.youtube.com/CalvertCountyGov.
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