Month: March 2021

  • Steve Anderson Joins Cincinnati Metro As Director Of Transit Development And Innovation

    Anderson will take a primary role in bringing the Reinventing Metro plan to fruition. CINCINNATI – Metro has named Steve Anderson its Director of Transit Development and Innovation. In this role, he will lead several initiatives for the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA), including taking a primary role in bringing the Reinventing Metro plan to…

  • Metro Fare Simplification Coming April 4

    Metro will roll out new fares on Sunday, April 4, as part of its Reinventing Metro plan. CINCINNATI – Metro will roll out new fares on Sunday, April 4, as part of its Reinventing Metro plan. Riders will see a simpler fare structure that makes riding the bus even easier.  Metro’s across-the-board fare simplification will eliminate…

  • Metro To Host Virtual Career Fairs This Spring For New Bus Operators

    Metro Offering $1,000 New Operator Bonus for a Limited Time CINCINNATI – Metro will host several virtual career fairs this spring for new bus operators. To support the service improvements taking effect May 30 as part of the Reinventing Metro plan, Metro aims to hire at least 24 new transit operators. Metro bus operators enjoy paid training, competitive…

  • Metro Celebrates Operators On Transit Driver Appreciation Day

    Metro joined transit agencies across the country in celebrating the incredible work of its nearly 600 Metro and Access operators. CINCINNATI – In honor of Transit Driver Appreciation Day on March 18, Metro joined transit agencies across the country in celebrating the incredible work of its nearly 600 Metro and Access operators. Metro board members,…

  • Metro To Offer Free Rides March 18-20 To Support Covid-19 Vaccination Efforts

    Free rides to help improve access to vaccinations for all eligible CINCINNATI – To support the COVID-19 mass vaccination event taking place March 18-20 at the Cintas Center, Metro and Access paratransit service will provide free rides on all routes each day of the event. Metro will also provide a free shuttle service transporting riders…

  • Metro To Host Final Public Meeting On Phase 1 Of Reinventing Metro Plan Improvements

    10 routes will see service improvements starting May 30 CINCINNATI – Metro will host its final virtual public meeting on Phase 1 of the Reinventing Metro plan on Thursday, March 11, at 6 p.m. The meeting will focus on service improvements that will roll out on May 30 of this year. The Reinventing Metro Plan…

  • Metro To Host Virtual Career Fair For New Bus Operators

    Applicants can participate in virtual career fair Saturday, March 13 CINCINNATI – Metro is hosting a virtual career fair for new bus operators on Saturday, March 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Metro bus operators enjoy paid training, competitive pay and benefits. Applicants do not need a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to apply. Qualified applicants…

  • Metro To Roll Out New Fares Starting April 4

    Simpler fare structure will make riding the bus even easier. CINCINNATI – Metro will roll out new fares next month as part of its Reinventing Metro plan. Starting Sunday, April 4, riders will see a simpler fare structure that makes riding the bus even easier.  Metro’s across-the-board fare simplification will eliminate all zones and zone…