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Route 78 temporarily not serving Government Square Area D

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Metro Is Your Way to Go to School. We are excited to welcome 7-12th grade students onboard Metro for the school year!
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Take the Wheel: Explore a Career at Metro’s Operator Fair on November 15

November 11, 2025

Curious what it’s like to drive a Metro bus? Here’s your chance to find out. Join Metro for its Operator Career Fair Extravaganza on Saturday, November 15, from 10:00 a.m.…

Metro Offers Fare-Free Rides to Veterans and Active Military Members on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11

November 06, 2025

Metro is proud to continue its tradition of honoring Veterans Day by offering fare-free rides on all Metro fixed-route and Access paratransit services for veterans and active- or reserve-duty military…

Ride Metro Fare-Free on Election Day, November 4

October 30, 2025

Metro will provide fare-free service across all modes, including fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNow! on-demand, on Election Day, November 4, 2025.

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October 28, 2025

Looking back as we move forward. Discover how Cincinnati has moved, connected, and evolved through the decades.
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New Fare Structure Now in Effect

Metro’s new fare structure and Tap&Save program began July 16, 2025. Metro’s new Tap&Save program makes paying for your ride easier—and more affordable. No more guessing which pass to buy.

Just load funds onto your Transit app or EZfare smart card, tap when you board, and ride. Our system tracks your spending and automatically caps your fare at the lowest possible price.

 

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Metro Extends University Free Ridership Program

Metro is pleased to announce the extension of our partnership with Cincinnati State, University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University. Through this partnership, university students and staff will be able to ride Metro FREE throughout the remainder of 2025.

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