iRide
Commute with Community with iRide!
Welcome to iRide, your ultimate companion for exploring and enjoying our Charm City! We’re a free service from the Baltimore City Department of Transportation, dedicated to making your city travels easy, fun, and eco-friendly. Whether you’re strolling, pedaling, scooting, or riding, we’ve got all the insider tips and resources you need to get around with ease.
Explore the Best Ways to Get Around
Baltimore Commutes
- Free Ride Matching:
- Free registration to find carpool and vanpool ridematches at BaltimoreCommutes.Org
- Guaranteed Ride Home Program:
- Gives commuters six free rides home from work per year for personal/family emergencies and unscheduled overtime.
- Commuter Cash:
- Earn cash by choosing a smart commute! Commuter Cash is a multimodal trip planning app that rewards points for each commute trip you plan and take during peak commuting times and log into the app.
Scoot Your Way to Fun
Discounted and Non-Smartphone Plans
Discounted and Non-Smartphone plans are available from each provider.
Carpool/Vanpool and Park With Ease
Baltimore Commutes Vanpool Incentive Program - Baltimore area vanpool commuters now qualify for a $500 monthly incentive
Baltimore Carpool Incentive Program can get a $5 daily incentive for 90 days
Get priority discounted parking at the JFA Lot (400 E. Saratoga St.) by carpooling with our iRide JFA Carpool Program! No charge to apply and permits renew yearly. Park at special meters from 6–9 a.m. with at least two adults per car (kids don’t count).
Miss the 9 a.m. window? Spots open to everyone. Meter rate: $1/hour.
Need help finding a carpool buddy? We’ve got you covered! Check out BaltimoreCommutes.org to find or start a carpool near you.
Apply now using the application here or in the sidebar and join Baltimore’s carpool community.
Questions? Email iRide@baltimorecity.gov or call 667-203-1800.
Pedal Power: Bike to Work Day
Save the date for Bike to Work Week 2026! Mark your calendars for May 11 - 17, 2026. Registration will open in early spring.
Ride Baltimore’s Transit Like a Pro
Charm City Circulator: Your Free Ride Around Town!
- What It Is: The Charm City Circulator, managed by us, offers free and frequent bus service connecting downtown Baltimore with its vibrant neighborhoods!
Harbor Connector: Sail Through the City!
- What It Is: The Harbor Connector extends the Charm City Circulator’s reach with free maritime transit, letting you glide around Baltimore’s stunning waterfront.
Jump on a bus or train with confidence! Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) covers most transit services. Use their trip planner or these resources to plan your journey:
| Metro Subway Information | MARC Train Information | MARC Train Information | ||
| Fares | CharmPass payment app | Transit App | Mobility Bus for people with disabilities | System Map |
- Consider using a Park and Ride Lot for the Metro or Light Rail. The Charm City Circulator intersects with many free parking lots!
- Learn how to put your bike on the bus with this video or how to put your bike on the MARC trains with this video.
Need Help or Have Questions?
We’re here for you! For any questions or assistance:
- For MTA Vehicles: Contact the MTA
- For Charm City Circulator: Call 410-396-9596 or email charmcitycirc@baltimorecity.gov.
- For Scooters: Reach out to the scooter companies using the contact info on the vehicle.
Commuter Choice Maryland
Commuter Choice Maryland is a statewide Maryland Department of Transportation program designed to ease traffic congestion and the worries that come with it. Proudly providing employers and commuters with programs and resources that make commuting easier, safer, cheaper, and greener for all Marylanders.
We help employers set up amazing commuting programs that could qualify for the Maryland Commuter Tax Credit. Email us at iRide@baltimorecity.gov to get started.
Let Baltimore iRide transform your city travel experience! Start your exciting journey through Baltimore today!
