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Release Date: May 28, 2021
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

METRO Increases Bus Service in June

As the Houston region recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, METRO service planners are closely monitoring ridership to ensure supply meets demand. On Sunday, June 6, 2021, a series of METRO route and schedule modifications will take effect on various METRO local bus, Park & Ride and METRORapid routes. 

METRO customers will find more frequent service along several local and Park & Ride routes. Morning and afternoon service has also been added during rush hour to METRO's 418 Harris County Jury shuttle to accommodate employees returning to offices downtown.

Rising vaccination numbers and lower COVID-19 positivity rates mean more residents can safely return to pre-pandemic activities. METRO is no longer encouraging only essential trips and — following new CDC guidance — has removed seating capacity limits on METRO vehicles.  

Passenger safety remains a priority. Frequent cleaning and sanitation will continue at METRO facilities and on all METRO vehicles, and the Authority will continue to provide hand sanitizing stations. Customers are also encouraged to purchase contactless fares and plan their trips using the RideMETRO app. METRO continues to abide by the federal mask requirement for anyone riding the system or entering any METRO facility as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. 

METRO representatives are ready to assist customers with any questions. To speak with a representative, call 713-635-4000 between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Updates are also available on METRO's Twitter and Facebook pages. METRO's next service change is scheduled for August 2021. Stay informed by signing up for METRO mobile service alerts. 

Safety remains a priority. Frequent cleaning and sanitation will continue at METRO facilities and on all METRO vehicles, and the Authority will continue to provide hand sanitizing stations.

METRO continues to abide by the federal mask requirement for anyone riding the system or entering any METRO facility as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration.

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 the 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.