|
|
Release Date: Nov. 7, 2021
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040 | Media E-mail: media@ridemetro.org
METRO Salutes Military Members with Free Rides on Veterans Day
 In honor of Veterans Day, METRO is waiving fares for all veterans and active service members, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021. The free-ride offers include local bus, Park & Ride, METRORail, METRORapid and METROLift services.
To ride, passengers need to inform bus operators and/or fare inspectors of their veteran or military designation.
Please note, METROLift customers will need to schedule trips in advance by calling the reservation line at 713-225-6716. Enrolled METROLift patrons may also schedule a trip the day before travel by using METROLift’s Automated Computer System (MACS), available in English and Spanish.
METRO offers disabled or decorated veterans free unlimited rides on local bus, Community Connector service, METRORail, METRORapid and METRO's Park & Ride through the Qualified METRO Veterans Pass (MVP) card. Veterans interested in applying can download the application here.
|
|
 |
|
|
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. |
|
|
|
