The Ride On Trip Planner is a new mobile app developed by Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) in partnership with Moovit, a global bus trip planning software company. This innovative app aims to provide Ride On bus riders with a convenient way to plan their trips and determine the crowdedness of the buses in real-time. With the crowdedness indicator, riders can decide whether to wait for the next bus or explore alternative transportation options. The app also offers step-by-step directions to bus stops and destinations, as well as notifications to ensure riders don't miss their stops.

The Ride On Trip Planner app is easy to use and can be downloaded for free from the Apple app store. It includes multimodal trip planning, real-time arrivals, and customized micro-mobility integrations. The app is designed to alleviate stress and worry about bus times while prioritizing safety by reducing the spread of infectious diseases. It also features accessibility capabilities to benefit users with disabilities, enabling them to confidently use public transit.