Metro News

CINCINNATI — Metro is thrilled to announce that it will once again kick off the holiday shopping season by offering free fares on all Metro fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNOW! rides on Black Friday, November 29. This initiative aims to encourage everyone to shop local and avoid the hassles of traffic and parking during the busiest shopping day of the year.

“This holiday season, Metro is your partner for stress-free travel,” said Brandy Jones, Metro’s Chief Communications and Marketing Officer. “Whether you’re heading to the mall, visiting loved ones, or enjoying festive events, our improved routes, extended hours, and MetroNOW! on-demand service make it easier than ever to get where you need to go. And with free fare on Black Friday, it’s the perfect opportunity to save money and focus on what matters most—celebrating the season.”

In observation of the Thanksgiving holiday, Metro’s fixed route, Access paratransit and MetroNOW! on-demand services will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule on Thursday, Nov. 28. Metro’s administrative and sales offices will be closed.

Service Improvements
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, starting December 1, 2024, the following routes will have service and schedule adjustments: Rts 6, 16, 17, 19, 22, 27, 32, 37, 41, 46, 72, 77, and 78. These routes have been modified to better reflect traffic conditions and ridership.
Updated schedules can be viewed and downloaded at www.go-metro.com/schedules.

Download Transit App
Plan. Pay. Track. Download the Transit app to plan your trip, pay your fare and track your bus in real-time from the convenience of your smart phone. Sign up for Cincy EZAlerts for detour and service alerts tailored specifically to the routes you ride. For complete schedule and fare information, visit go-metro.com.

Printed schedules may be picked up at the Metro Sales Office, located downtown in the Mercantile Building, at 120 E. Fourth St., across from Government Square. The Sales Office is open weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For additional information, call Metro’s Customer Care Center at 513-632-7575, open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.