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Earning points is just the beginning — now let’s talk about how to turn those Rider Rewards into real perks!

Whether you`re after a gift card for groceries, pharmacy items, Red Bike or a Queen City gift card, redeeming your points in the Transit app is quick and easy. Below we’ll walk you through claiming a Kroger gift card:

1. Open your Rider Rewards and go to the "Redeem" tab, then select "Vendor Gift Cards."
2. Choose your gift card and tap "Redeem for 550 points."
3. Copy the provided PIN, then click the "click here" link to open the redemption page.
4. Paste your PIN, hit "Continue," and your gift card is ready to use!

From the beginning of Metro in 1973 to today, Metro’s Marketing & Communications team has been behind the scenes working hard to keep our riders informed, engaged and connected.

Whether it’s designing ads, managing service updates, writing newsletters, or creating the social posts you see every day, this team has always been dedicated to telling Metro’s story and supporting our riders.

Enjoy these throw back pictures and a peak at your modern day Marketing and Communications team!

Metro is your way to Cappel’s, the next stop in our Hidden Gem series!

This family-owned shop has been a Cincinnati staple since 1945. Cappel’s is known for its vast selection of costumes, party supplies, wigs, masks, seasonal decorations, novelties, and more — making it your way to go for classroom decorations, themed parties, events year-round and a whole lot more.

Their selection online at https://www.cappelsinc.com/ is only a fraction of what they have to offer in store! The store hours are Monday–Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

​Cappels has four locations, here are the two most easily accessible by Metro:
- Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 take routes 46, 43, or 33
- 920 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 take routes 20, 78, or 19.

Other locations:
- 7668 Beechmont Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45255
- 9525 Kenwood Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242

Make your next celebration a little more colorful — and let Metro take you there. @cappelscincy

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Transit already plays a vital role in supporting sustainable transportation, and we`re proud to take that commitment even further with our expanding fleet of hybrid-electric buses. You may have spotted a few on the road over the past year — and even more are on the way!