The Maryland Transit Administration will offer free rides to federal employees, including active-duty military, for core transit services, including local buses, light rail, metro subway, and mobility/paratransit.

Individuals will need to have an active CharmPass account. CharmPass can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Federal employees should email mtacharmpass@mta.maryland.gov with Free Federal Transit in the subject line to request a monthly pass. The following information will be needed for each request:
· Name
· Email Address
· CharmPass account number
· Federal Agency Name/Address
· Copy of federal employee identification card

Once received and reviewed for compliance, a monthly pass will be loaded onto the CharmPass account within two business days for activation by the employee prior to travel. If the shutdown continues past 30 days, MTA will load additional passes onto registered accounts.