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Release Date: November 8, 2020
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
 In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans and active military service personnel are invited to ride METRO for free on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020. METRORail, local bus, METRORapid, Park & Ride and METROLift services will be free the entire day. To ride, passengers need to inform bus operators and/or fare inspectors of their veteran/military designation.
METRO also offers disabled or decorated veterans free unlimited rides year-round on our light rail, local bus, METRORapid and Park & Ride service when they register for a Qualified METRO Veterans Pass (MVP) card. Veterans interested in applying can learn more about the program here.
Please note, METROLift customers will still need to schedule trips in advance. To schedule a trip for Wednesday, Nov. 11, call the reservation line at 713-225-6716 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, by 5 p.m. Clients may also schedule a trip the day before travel by using MACS at 713-739-4690 or MACS-WEB or MACS-WEB screen reader version between 5 a.m. and 5 p.m. Please have client ID and password ready.
Click this link or the image to hear a local veteran explain why access to METRO's services are vital.
Veterans can plan their trips by downloading the RideMETRO app or visiting www.ridemetro.org.
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT lanes, Community Connector microtransit and Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone. |
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