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Release Date: Sept. 22, 2023
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

METRO Ready to "Upgrade U" with Service to Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour

As Beyoncé fans eagerly await the upcoming RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR at NRG Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 24, METRO is here to provide convenient and affordable transportation options to the event.

The METRORail Red Line is a go-to choice for transportation to and from NRG Park, with METRO's  Stadium Park/Astrodome platform located just steps from the venue. To accommodate heightened passenger demand during the two-day event, METRO is rolling out additional trains three hours before each performance. Passengers can also look forward to special Beyoncé-related announcements at rail platforms throughout the weekend (click on the YouTube link below to listen). Here's what fans can expect: 

Effortless Ticketing: Rides on METRORail and local buses are just $1.25 each way. METRO offers hassle-free transit fare purchasing through METRO's Q Mobile Ticketing app. Ticket vending machines are also conveniently placed at rail platforms. If you already have a METRO Q Fare Card, you're all set.

Beyhive Buses: To reduce wait times after the concert, METRO is also deploying "Beyhive" buses that will travel along the METRORail's Red Line route, making stops at bus stations near rail stops. During periods of heavy congestion along rail, concert attendees may be directed to these dedicated event buses. Our goal is to ensure continuous transit service until platforms are free of crowds.

Parking: If you're looking for parking near rail, METRO has approximately 1,000 spaces available at the Fannin South Transit Center. It's just $20 per vehicle and the cost includes rail fare for everyone in the vehicle. Please note that parking is cash-only, and the lot opens at 5 p.m. 

Easy Trip Planning: Whether you're a seasoned transit user or need assistance planning your journey, visit rideMETRO.org/NRG for METRORail access details and nearby bus routes. Riders are also encouraged to download the METRO Trip app which offers step-by-step itineraries. 

Safety is a Priority: METRO will have supervisors, fare inspectors, and METRO Police on hand to assist customers. We remind everyone to use designated pedestrian crossings, obey signals, and be aware of oncoming trains.

For more information, please visit our website. You can also call or text METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. Receive real-time information on specific routes, including updates on delays and detours, directly to your phone when you sign up for METRO Service Alerts. Updates are also available on METRO's Twitter and  Facebook pages. 

Watch Video: Passengers can look forward to special Beyoncé-related announcements at rail platforms throughout the weekend.

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 Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO 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 Houston 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.