QAC County Ride

10/07/2024

Due to ongoing extreme heat and a dangerous heat index, the County Cooling Centers are available for any community members in need of a cool retreat until August 30, 2024. The Department of Community Services will be opening their buildings for use by the public with ice and water available. The following locations will be open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday through Friday, August 20, 2024 (unless otherwise noted in the Senior Centers monthly calendars found here https://md-queenannescounty2.civicplus.com/206/Senior-Centers) :

Sudlersville Senior Center
605 Foxxtown Road, Sudlersville MD

Grasonville Senior Center
4802 Main Street, Grasonville MD

Kent Island Senior Center
891 Love Point Road, Stevensville MD

For the latest weather information www.weather.gov/phi

Please contact Community Services if you are aware of any vulnerable citizens who do not have access to a cool environment. (410)758-0848

24/05/2024

Good morning! The Annapolis Routes will be running behind today.

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24/05/2024

22/05/2024

The Annapolis routes will be behind today. Sorry for any inconveniences.

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17/05/2024

Please note that today( 5/17/24) the Annapolis Route will be delayed. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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27/03/2024

Don’t miss out on news and happenings with our Aging and Transportation Departments! Visit https://www.qac.org/CivicSend/ViewMessage/message/225054 to read the latest edition of Queen Anne’s County Aging and Transportation News. If you would like to sign up to receive future editions, visit https://www.qac.org/list.aspx?ListID=321

19/01/2024

Jan 19, 2024 - 7:14 AM Update
Grasonville Senior Center Closed
Kent Island Senior Center Closed
Sudlersville Senior Center Closed
County Ride routes and Door to Door Transportation Services suspended for today.
January 19, 2024, Queen Anne's County Government is closed today due to inclement weather. Essential employees must report as scheduled.

19/01/2024

Update - Grasonville Senior Center is closed today
Update - Kent Island and Sudlersville Senior Centers are closed for today.

Due to the inclement weather, there will be no Senior Center classes or meals, no transportation to Senior Centers, and no Home Delivered Meals. The Annapolis route for transportation will not be running. There may be more cancellations announced as conditions change.

16/01/2024

Queen Anne’s County Ride final run to Annapolis will be cancelled today January 16 due to weather. For questions or more information about the County Ride, visit qac.org or call them at 410-758-2357

16/01/2024

Queen Anne’s County will have a delayed opening, January 16, 2024 . Essential employees report as scheduled
Queen Annes County Senior Centers will open at 10:00 AM
• There will be no meals, classes or transportation to the senior centers.
Queen Anne’s County Ride will be starting 2 hours late. If you have a ride this morning that will be affected call 410-758-2357
All QACPS Schools Closed today, January 16, due to inclement weather. Code Blue for for 12 month employees. Emergency employees must report to work.

09/01/2024

Queen Anne's County Ride will suspend its Annapolis Route following the drop off at the Stevensville Park n Ride at 3:50 PM today (Jan 9)

05/01/2024

Happy New Year!!! Please see our 2024 Bus Schedule

18/07/2023

Queen Anne's County Ride, in partnership with the Queen Anne's County Children's Council, is excited to announce the “Stuff-A-Bus" event to collect school supplies for children in need. The event will take place on August 5, 2023, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Target Parking lot at 200 Kent Landing in Stevensville, MD.

The “Stuff-A-Bus” event aims to gather essential school supplies that will directly benefit the local children through the efforts of the Queen Anne's County Children's Council. By contributing to this initiative, community members will be helping to ensure that every child in Queen Anne's County has the necessary tools for a successful academic year.
Queen Anne's County Ride is committed to improving transportation and mobility options for county residents. As the public transit system operated under the Area Agency on Aging, County Ride offers quality transit services for the general public, as well as specialized those who require assistance beyond the fixed-route public system.

For further information and inquiries about the Queen Anne's County Ride “Stuff-A-Bus” event, please contact Queen Anne's County Ride at 410-758-2357.

27/06/2023

Job Opening - Bus Driver (CDL) – Full Time - Community Services
Full Time, $42,194 Annual
Closes On: July 10, 2023, at 4:30 pm, EOE

Job Summary:
Provides transportation for elderly and disabled persons and for the general public, as required.

To apply: https://www.qac.org/839/Employment-Opportunities

26/05/2023

Have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!

04/01/2023

UPDATED 5/24/23
County Ride 2023 - Route Schedule

03/01/2023

Today we kicked off Ride Free in 23! A ribbon cutting was held this morning, and to celebrate, our first clients rode the County Ride for FREE. To see a list of the schedules and stops for County Ride, visit https://md-queenannescounty2.civicplus.com/196/Schedules

07/12/2022

Starting January 3, 2023, there will be no fee to for the County Ride, our public transit program. This is a pilot program and will be available from January 3, till December 29, 2023

Join Queen Anne’s County Commissioners and the Department of Community Services for a Ribbon Cutting ceremony to kick off this year long event.

Ribbon Cutting for Ride FREE in 23
QAC Department of Community Services - The Kramer Center
104 Powell Street
Centreville, MD
Jan 3 at 9:00 AM

County Ride operates four routes, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 a.m. through 4:45 p.m.
• Route 1 (Kent Island & Grasonville to Easton),
• Route 2 (Centreville to Stevensville)
• Route 3 (Annapolis)
• Route 4 (Centreville to Chestertown & Sudlersville)

We will also offer free door to door rides with at least two days advanced notice and subject to availability. Request door to door rides by calling (410)758-2357

For more information about County Ride visit qac.org and search “county ride” or follow them on social media

17/11/2022

21/09/2022

Queen Anne’s County Department of Community Services has two part time openings for a bus driver. These positions This position provides transportation for elderly and disabled persons and for the general public as required.

Bus Driver – Non CDL – Department of Community Services
Part Time, Contractual, $18.50 an hour
Closes On: October 7, 2022 at 4:30 pm EOE
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of a Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s License issued by the Maryland MVA (or equivalent), or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty days after employment to the position.

Bus Driver –CDL – Department of Community Services
Part Time, Contractual, $23.00 an hour
Closes On: October 7, 2022 at 4:30 pm EOE
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Possession of a Maryland Class B Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsements as issued by the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (or an equivalent license from another state).

To apply visit https://www.qac.org/839/Employment-Opportunities

23/06/2022

Job Opening - Bus Driver (Non-CDL) – Community Services
Part-Time, Contractual, $18.50 - Hour
Closes On: July 8, 2022 at 4:30 pm EOE

Job Summary: This position provides transportation for elderly and disabled persons and for the general public as required.

To apply: https://www.qac.org/839/Employment-Opportunities

30/04/2022

Job Opening - Bus Driver (CDL) – Part-Time, Contractual
Department: Community Services
$23.00 - Hourly, Closes On: May 13, 2022 at 4:30 pm EOE

Job Summary:
Provides transportation for elderly and disabled persons and for the general public, as results

To apply: https://www.qac.org/839/Employment-Opportunities

29/10/2021

Queen Anne’s County is currently experiencing severe weather. The Department of Emergency Services is closely monitoring the storm and will be posting updates. Please follow Queen Anne's County Department of Emergency Services and https://www.facebook.com/QACGOV for emergency information. You can also sign up for citizen alerts by visiting qacdes.org and clicking on Sign Up for Citizen Alerts.

29/10/2021

Due to weather the County Ride is not going to run the last Annapolis shuttle over the bay bridge today. This is the run that leaves the Kramer Center at 3:25 and goes over to Church Circle in Annapolis and back

19/02/2021

Due to the winter weather today February 19, Queen Anne’s County Government will be opening at 10am. All buildings will be closed until that time, and it will impact the following services. Essential Employees are to report as scheduled.

The county transfer stations will open at 10.

The COVID Call Center at the QAC Health Department will be open at 10.

The County Ride will operate on a 2 hour delay, all routes will be 2 hours behind the original start time.