Release Date:  Friday, July 31, 2015

METRO Bus Operator Saves Man from Burning Mobile Home in Heights Area 

Driver Treated for Burns Received While Rescuing Victim 

What:  Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) bus operator, Paul Nelson, who risked his own safety to pull a man from his burning home in the 600 Block of W. 19th Street will be on hand to talk about his experience. Mr.Nelson, and a driver who witnessed the event, will be present at this media availability. 

When:  Friday, July 31, 2015, 2:30pm

Where:  METRO Headquarters, 1900 Main Street, Houston, Texas 77208

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. METRO operates more than 1,200 buses, and METRO's New Bus Network is coming August, 2015. For a good picture of where we are headed see our new system map.  METRO's expanded light-rail system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline extension), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). Other METRO services include: Star Vanpool, METROLift, HOV lanes, HOT lanes, Bikes-on-Buses/Trains program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO by visiting ridemetro.org where you can download information about our T.R.I.P. app and our interactive rider tool METRO 360 [take a seat].  

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