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For 10 weekends, between Fourth of July weekend, Saturday, July 2 and Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 4, Metro and Access paratransit will provide all Saturday and Sunday trips fare-free, to ensure the community has an affordable and convenient alternative to driving to their favorite, local weekend destinations.
CINCINNATI – The heat is on, and not just on the thermometer. Gas prices continue to soar across the Tri-State as we move into summer, and Metro is dedicated to providing pain relief at the pump.

For 10 weekends, between Fourth of July weekend, Saturday, July 2 and Labor Day weekend, Sunday, Sept. 4, Metro and Access paratransit will provide all Saturday and Sunday trips fare-free, to ensure the community has an affordable and convenient alternative to driving to their favorite, local weekend destinations. The fare-free weekends also provide the community an excellent opportunity to explore Metro’s new weekend service improvements as part of the Reinventing Metro plan.

“We saw such a positive response to our fare-free week in the spring following the initial spike in gas prices,” said Darryl Haley, Metro’s CEO and General Manager. “As those costs continue to rise into summer, we want to make sure everyone knows Metro is not only a cost-effective way to connect to their destinations, but, with our recent service improvements, it’s now more convenient than ever.”

Weekend Service Improvements
As part of the Reinventing Metro plan, multiple service improvements have gone into effect across Metro’s fixed-route network, including 24-hour service on seven routes and two new crosstown routes. Several routes have also seen new weekend service, in addition to increased frequency and span of service hours on most weekend routes. New buses now included free Wi-Fi and charging ports at each seat, and at just $2 a trip or $4 for an unlimited day pass (less than a gallon of gas), Metro is the most affordable way to travel across the county.

‘Metro’s Great Staycation’ Social Media Giveaway
As part of our summer promotion, Metro is partnering with various local attractions and events throughout the region, encouraging the community to go Metro to their “staycation” destinations. Giveaways will include free Metro passes and tickets and/or coupons to customers’ favorite summer fun activities. Follow Metro on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for more information.

Plan and Track Your Trip
Metro has numerous tools customers can use to plan their trips. Download the free Transit app, on any iOS or Android device to plan your trip, pay your fare and track your bus in real-time. Additionally, all route schedules and maps are available online at go-metro.com/schedules. Customers also can plan their trips using the Google Trip Planner at go-metro.com.