MOORE-MILLER ADMINISTRATION AND MDOT MTA HONOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY WITH FREE RIDES ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Maryland Transit Administration Honors the Service and Sacrifice of U.S. Military Veterans, Active-Duty Personnel and Members of the National Guard and Reserves  

BALTIMORE, MD (November 9, 2026) – For the eighth consecutive year, the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) will honor those who served our nation by providing free rides to U.S. military veterans, active-duty military and members of the National Guard and Reserves all day Wednesday, November 11. Offering free transit across MTA’s fixed-route services is a sign of thanks from the Moore-Miller Administration to our nation’s military personnel for the sacrifices made by military members and their families. 

“The MTA is proud to again provide a small token of our thanks to our veterans and military personnel by providing them free rides on our services on Veterans Day,” said Maryland Transit Administrator Tony Bridges. “We hope the free ride offer makes it easier for veterans, service members and their families to take in the commemorative events and memorials going on around the area on the holiday.” 

Free transit will be available on Maryland Transit Administration Local Bus, Metro Subway, Light Rail, MARC Train, Commuter Bus and Mobility. Eligible riders need to present one of three IDs:

• U.S. Department of Defense-issued ID (Armed Forces/Uniformed Services/Military Retiree); 
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs-issued ID; or 
• Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Veteran designation on a driver’s license or state ID. 

While veterans and military personnel ride for free on November 11, customers are reminded the CharmPass mobile ticketing app provides convenient ticketing solutions for all riders.

The agency also recommends riders use the Transit app to help navigate the system. The free app offers real-time schedules, predicted arrival times and step-by step navigation for all fixed-route service including Local Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train and Commuter Bus. Riders who use the app also receive alerts on any service disruptions.
 

In addition to supporting veterans with free transit on Veterans Day, the Maryland Transit Administration participated in the Baltimore City Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 7.

The Maryland Transit Administration is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States, and operates local and commuter buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train Service and a comprehensive Mobility paratransit system.

The goal of the Maryland Transit Administration is to provide safe, efficient and reliable transit across Maryland with world-class customer service. To learn more, visit mta.maryland.gov, check us out on Facebook or YouTube and follow us on Twitter/X and Bluesky Social. 

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Courtney Mims
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 667-392-0157
cmims@mdot.maryland.gov

Paul Shepard
Office: 410-767-3935
Cell:  443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov

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