Free Bus Rides For The Holidays In Howard County

HOWARD COUNTY, MD — Just in time for the holiday season, the RTA will be offering free rides from Dec. 14-24 to various shopping locales across Howard County. Shopping destinations include The Mall in Columbia, Arundel Mills Mall and shopping centers in Snowden Square, Long Gate, Laurel, Elkridge, Columbia Crossing and Dobbin.

“This is the time of year when shoppers from around the region discover the diversity and quality of our world-class stores and restaurants,” said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball in a statement. “By offering 10 days of free RTA bus service, we are providing an added incentive for residents and visitors to use public transportation. Our goal is to take cars off the road, improve congestion and safety while being more environmentally friendly this holiday season. By taking advantage of this offer, our residents will save money and deal with less stress. I encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity and make utilizing public transportation a New Year’s resolution for 2020.”

There will be no transit service on Dec. 25. For more information about RTA routes, bus schedules and the holiday promotion, visit www.transitRTA.com/routes.