Baltimore City Public School students can now ride most Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) vehicles for free at any time, thanks to a major policy shift announced by the agency.
Previously, student OneCards, provided at no cost by the state, were only valid for travel during school hours, from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Now, the passes can be used 24/7, allowing students easier access to after-school programs, jobs, and other opportunities outside the traditional school day.
“Increasing transit access benefits riders and is critical to the economic prosperity of our entire region,” said Holly Arnold, Maryland Transit Administrator. “These changes are another example of our efforts to support the next generation of transit riders.”…