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Release Date: Feb. 16, 2021
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
Alert #5: METRO Service Suspension Continues Through Wednesday
METRO services will remain suspended through Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 due to impacts from winter storms. However, METROLift clients who need to take medically necessary trips should contact the METROLift Reservations Center to schedule rides.
METRO HOV/HOT lanes and the METRO RideStore will also remain closed. The METRO Customer Service call center is open 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. daily and can be reached at 713-635-4000.
Riders are asked to monitor METRO's Twitter and Facebook pages for timely information regarding transit service. METRO also offers real-time information through its service alerts system.
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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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