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Bus Depots

Is your bus running late? Do you have questions about your student's route or bus stop? The depot should be your first contact for questions and information about your student's bus riding experience. The first digit of the route number determines the depot that provides service for the route. Click the depot names below for more details about each location. 

Route #1XXX    240-740-6580    Bethesda Depot 

Route #2XXX    240-740-4720     Clarksburg Depot 

Route #3XXX    240-740-2610     Randolph Depot 

Route #4XXX    240-740-6220     Shady Grove North Depot 

Route #5XXX    240-740-6210     Shady Grove South Depot 

Route #6XXX    240-740-1851     West Farm Lower Depot 

Route #7XXX     240-740-7361     West Farm Upper Depot 

Fleet Maintenance & Infrastructure

Fleet Maintenance has five facilities at transportation depots strategically located throughout the county. Around-the-clock maintenance ensures safe and dependable transportation for students. This unit services 1,300+ school buses and other vehicles totaling over 1,450. Fleet Maintenance is a full-service repair unit that includes authorized warranty repair, body repair, and fuel distribution.

16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Phone: 240-740-6064
Fax: 240-740-1599

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Safety, Training & Staff Development Team

The MCPS Transportation Safety, Training & Staff Development Team conducts training in all phases of school bus driving, safety, and first aid. In addition, the unit is responsible for the ongoing staff development and training of every Division of Transportation Services employee; investigating and collaborating with stakeholders about bus accidents and safety concerns; ensuring staff compliance with federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, and Entry-Level Driver Training. The Team is also responsible for developing, facilitating and leading ongoing professional development trainings for employee growth. 

16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Phone: 240-740-6069
Fax:  301-840-8198

Complete staff list including e-mail addresses


Student Support and Specialized Transportation Services (SSSTS)

This unit provides scheduling and routing services to the depots and for county wide programs. In addition, support for network systems is provided to the transportation department by staff within this unit.

Upcounty Regional Service Center
12900 Middlebrook Road
3rd Floor, East Wing
Germantown, Maryland 20874
Phone: 240-740-8200
Fax: 301-540-4090

Complete staff list including e-mail addresses


Field Trip Unit

This unit provides scheduling and bus coordination for field trips and activities. Schools are able to request buses through the WebTrips application online.

16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Phone: 240-740-0129
Fax: 301-540-4095

Complete staff list including e-mail addresses


Human Resources Unit

This unit provides screening and hiring support for bus attendant and bus operator candidates and supports the staffing needs of the transportation depots. Click HERE for more information on applying for transportation jobs.

16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Phone: 240-740-6080
Fax: 301-548-4982

Complete staff list including e-mail addresses

 

Central Administration

16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855

Phone: 240-740-6200
Fax: 301-840-4516

Staff list including e-mail addresses