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County to Mark Flash BRT Anniversary; Expansion Planned
The county’s Department of Transportation will commemorate the first anniversary of its Flash Bus Rapid Transit service today with special greetings of riders at several Flash stations.
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Armed Carjacking Suspect Arrested; Dog Recovered
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police – Major Crimes Division have arrested and charged one of three suspects in an armed carjacking that occurred in Rockville last Monday.
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Old Takoma Businesses to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremonies
Several businesses in Old Takoma will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies this Friday, October 15, according to an email from Main Street Takoma.
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County Providing Free Taxi Service to COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Sites for Seniors, Disabled
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation is teaming with taxicab companies operating in the county to provide age 65+ seniors and residents with disabilities free roundtrip transportation to COVID-19 vaccination and testing locations.
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Ride On Schedule Changes Take Effect Sunday
Changes to 64 Ride On bus routes will take effect this Sunday, October 10, county officials announced. 25 routes that have higher ridership will see increased trips, and service after midnight will be reinstated for all routes which operated those hours prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Police Pursuit Ends in Crash; Suspect Arrested
Montgomery County Police yesterday arrested a 19-year-old male from Southeast D.C. following multiple vehicle collisions and a pursuit involving a food delivery driver’s vehicle that was stolen.
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County Executive Recommends $1 Standard Fare for Ride On
County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending that standard Ride On fares be set at $1 and the continuation of fare-free programs such as Kids Ride Free and Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Ride Free.
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Police Seeking Help to Locate Missing Silver Spring Teen (Update: Located)
Detectives from the Montgomery County Police—Special Victims Investigation Division are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old from Silver Spring.
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Council Approves Resolution Extending Ride On Fare Holiday to 2022
The County Council yesterday voted unanimously to approve a resolution calling for the Ride On fare holiday to be extended through Jan. 1, 2022. “Free and reliable public transportation is an equity issue,” said Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-Large).