Prince George's TheBus to Adjust Schedules, Improve On Time Reliability
Prince George's County posted a service update on December 4 announcing a Fall Service Change that will take effect Monday, December 15, 2025. The adjustments are intended to improve schedule reliability and better meet rider needs, and local passengers should review updated timetables to avoid disrupted connections.
Prince George's County's TheBus announced on December 4 that a Fall Service Change will take effect Monday, December 15, 2025. The county said the adjustments are intended to improve schedule reliability and better meet rider needs, and emphasized that the changes are minor timetable refinements rather than large route restructures.
The update identified specific routes that will be affected. Changes include updated trip times and modest shifts in timetables for routes P5X, P22, P43, P52, P54, P71, P86 and P95. Riders are encouraged to review the updated timetables on the TheBus Routes and Scheduling page and to contact TheBus customer service at 301-324-2877 for planning assistance.
For daily commuters, students and shift workers who rely on these routes, the adjustments could alter departure or arrival times by a few minutes. That can affect connections to Metro stations, workplaces and schools, particularly during morning and evening commute windows. Because the county framed the changes as targeted improvements to on time performance and service reliability, most travel patterns and route paths will remain the same, but passengers should verify specific trip times before traveling after December 15.
The county’s approach reflects routine seasonal scheduling work that transit agencies undertake to align service with observed rider patterns and operational needs. For Prince George's County residents, small timetable shifts can make a practical difference in punctuality and the predictability of daily trips, especially for older adults and those with tight transfer windows.
To minimize disruption, plan ahead by checking the TheBus Routes and Scheduling page for the updated timetables, update any trip planners or calendar reminders, and call TheBus customer service at 301-324-2877 if you need help identifying which trips have changed. The county advises that these refinements are intended to improve on time performance and service reliability rather than to alter routes or coverage.
