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 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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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
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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
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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
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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
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16651 Crabbs Branch Way
Rockville, Maryland 20855
Phone: 240-740-6200
Fax: 301-840-4516