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Release Date: June 20, 2025
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040
 On Monday, June 23, 2025, METRO, in partnership with the City of Houston and Evolve Houston, will expand its Community Connector microtransit service to the Near Northside neighborhood.
“Expanding the Community Connector to Near Northside reflects our continued commitment to equitable transit,” said METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock. “We are working to ensure safe, reliable, and convenient access to METRO’s broader network. Our goal is to deliver solutions that not only make public transit easier to choose, but the best choice for getting around.”
This latest expansion builds on the METRONow commitment to enhancing mobility across the region, especially in historically underserved areas where accessing transit has traditionally been difficult.
“I applaud METRO for listening to the needs of Houstonians and visitors to our city and responding with smart, community-focused solutions. This new Northside service is another example of how METRO continues to provide safe, clean, and reliable mobility options. Innovative microtransit like this helps strengthen neighborhoods by connecting people to opportunity, and I commend METRO for leading the way,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire.
Service Details:
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Service Area: View service map.
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Operating Hours: Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Booking: Rides can be requested through the Ride Circuit app, available for download on iOS and Android.
The Community Connector utilizes all-electric, on-demand shuttles to bridge the "first and last mile" gap, connecting residents to METRO’s fixed-route bus and rail services, as well as essential destinations such as grocery stores, medical facilities, and educational institutions.
Already operating in Downtown, The Heights, Second Ward, and Third Ward, the service continues to grow as part of the METRONow plan, a systemwide effort to enhance the rider experience and build a stronger, more reliable transit system.
View video and photos of the Community Connector.
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