FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Enjoy Freedom from Parking Hassles and Traffic Headaches this Independence Day When You Download the Free CharmPass and Transit Apps for a Convenient, Stress-Free Ride
BALTIMORE, MD (July 3, 2025) – As the region prepares for July 4 fireworks, parades and festivals, fast and convenient public transit from the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) always proves to be the most convenient way to get your Independence Day party on. With real-time arrival information and easy fare payment available on your smartphone, getting around Baltimore and beyond is a breeze.
“Fourth of July is a great time to get out and enjoy everything that summer has to offer in our region ,” said Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold. “Whether you’re catching fireworks downtown or heading to a cookout with friends and family, taking transit is an easy way to get to your destination. With the Transit app for real-time updates and CharmPass to pay your fare, you’ve got everything you need to get around without the hassle.”
The Transit app is a free smartphone application that provides real-time bus and rail arrival information, step-by-step navigation and service disruption alerts. CharmPass is a mobile phone fare payment app that stores transit fare on your phone, so you always have it handy, and with its CharmFlex option, the app even offers a discount off regular fares.
On Friday, July 4, Maryland Transit Administration services will operate on the following schedules:
Local Bus: Sunday/Holiday schedule
Metro Subway: Sunday/Holiday schedule
Light Rail: Sunday/Holiday schedule; Light Rail will operate one hour after the city fireworks display.
MARC Train: Saturday schedule on the Penn Line only. No Brunswick or Camden Line service.
Commuter Bus: No service on July 4 except Commuter Bus #201, which will operate on the Weekend/Holiday “S” schedule.
Mobility:
- Transportation Service: Holiday Schedule. All standing rides are canceled. Customers must call to reschedule trips for July 4.
- Mobility Call Center: Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mobility Certification and Customer Care Offices: Closed
- Certification Office at 6 St. Paul Street: Closed
Transit Information Contact Center: Closed
Mondawmin Customer Service Center Booth: Closed
MTA Transit Store: Closed
The Maryland Transit Administration is one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States, operating systems that include Local Bus, Commuter Bus, Light Rail, Metro Subway, MARC Train Service and a comprehensive Mobility paratransit network. Our goal 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 at facebook.com/mtamaryland, Instagram at MTA Maryland and follow us on X @mtamaryland and bluesky@mta.maryland.gov.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Paul Shepard
Office: 410-767-3935
Cell: 443-622-4181
pshepard@mdot.maryland.gov
Courtney Mims
Office: 410-767-8367
Cell: 667-392-0157
cmims@mdot.maryland.gov
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