The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), operator of one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States, is currently investigating a ransomware attack that has disrupted its Mobility paratransit service for disabled travelers.
While the agency’s core transit services—including Local Bus, Metro Subway, Light Rail, MARC, Call-A-Ride, and Commuter Bus—remain operational, the ransomware incident has left the MTA unable to accept new ride requests for its Mobility service, which is critical for individuals with disabilities who rely on specialized transportation.
According to the MTA, the cybersecurity breach involved unauthorized access to certain internal systems. The agency is working closely with the Maryland Department of Information Technology to assess and mitigate the impact. Riders who had already scheduled Mobility trips prior to the attack will still receive their services as planned. However, until the issue is resolved, new bookings cannot be processed through the standard Mobility system.
In response to the disruption, the MTA is directing eligible cus
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