Da2Shae OP t1_izixz45 wrote on December 9, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Reply to comment by ThatGuy798 in Has anyone with an unlimited Monthly pass on their Smartrip card been having it decline on busses but not rails? by Da2Shae

You know what! I do use Ride on. But RideOn in Montgomery county isn't an express bus... Right?

Plus their fares are even cheaper than in PG. But the fact that its a different bus system may explain why its not working.

However, I do take the standard metrobus in PG as well and the same issue happens.

Edit: I just checked the website and apparently there's an asterisk next to "Unlimited Metrobus"

"Consider adding the 7-Day Regional Bus Pass for service on ART, Circulator, CUE, DASH, Fairfax Connector, The Bus, and Ride On."

Thats absolutely annoying.

ThatGuy798 t1_iziygqf wrote on December 9, 2022 at 1:30 PM

The unlimited rail passes don't include regional buses. Its only good for the $2 fare on Metrobuses. You have to carry a balance on your card or pay the $12/week for an unlimited regional bus.

I can't explain why you get that same issue. The bus(es) you might be using is likely an express route on the schedule. I'd double check on WMATA's website.

Da2Shae OP t1_izizz0k wrote on December 9, 2022 at 1:42 PM

Yeah i just figured that out. I may have run into that same issue on the Metrobus that I take because it didn't scan properly. At least thats what im hoping.