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Release Date: Aug. 20, 2021
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

METRO Rolling Out More Transit Service in August

On Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, a series of METRO route and schedule modifications will take effect on various METRO local bus, Park & Ride, METRORail and METRORapid routes. Most changes focus on improving customers’ experience to better accomodate students returning to in-person classes. 

METRO's newest service, the Gulfton Circulator, will also debut in southwest Houston. Customers will find convenient transportation options to popular neighborhood destinations and direct connections to additional transit routes and facilities like the METRORapid Silver Line and the Westpark/Lower Uptown Transit Center.

A new RideStore is also now open at METRO's Northwest Transit Center. METRO customers will be able to purchase fare items, obtain route and schedule information and access a host of other services at the full-service facility. 

On Sunday, Aug. 22, 2021, a series of METRO route and schedule modifications will take effect on various METRO local bus, Park & Ride, METRORail and METRORapid routes.

Watch Video: Learn more about METRO's newest service, the Gulfton Circulator.

Passenger safety remains a priority. Frequent cleaning and sanitation will continue at METRO facilities and on all METRO vehicles, and the Authority continues to provide hand sanitizing stations. Customers are 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. Stay informed by signing up for METRO mobile service alerts. 

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.