Metro News

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance the customer experience, starting August 17, 2025, several Metro fixed routes will see route and/or schedule adjustments. These updates include the introduction of the new Rt. 8 Blue Ash–Silverton service.

These system-wide improvements come in time for the start of the school year. Metro is proud once again to welcome Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) students and support their daily commutes. Additionally, Metro will continue its free fare partnership with the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State, and Xavier University students and staff.

New Rt. 8 | Blue Ash-Silverton
Metro’s new Rt. 8 is a key addition to the transit network, connecting the communities of Blue Ash/Silverton with reliable service. Designed with rider input, Rt. 8 provides a direct connection between downtown and these communities.

Route and Scheduling Adjustments
Schedule and/or route adjustments will take place on the following routes: 2, 3X, 4, 11, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23X, 24, 27, 28, 29X, 31, 37, 40, 41, 43, 51, 64, 65, 71X, 72X, 75X, 81. These improvements are designed to enhance the system while directly addressing the evolving needs of our community.

Updated route schedules can be viewed and downloaded at https://go-metro.com/schedules.

Welcoming CPS Students
As the 2025–2026 school year begins, Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) and Metro are continuing their decades-long partnership to provide 7th-12th graders with safe, reliable, and efficient transportation. This year, a new color-coded pass system, updated hours of student use, safety enhancements, and expanded support aim to make student travel even easier for families to navigate.

To help families feel confident and supported, Metro staff will be present at all CPS orientation events and at major transit centers during the first few days of school to assist with trip planning and answer questions. In addition, parents and guardians may ride Metro free of charge with their students from August 20–27 to ease the transition into the school year.

To learn more about Metro service for CPS students or to plan a trip, visit go-metro.com/cps or download the Transit app for real-time information and trip planning assistance.

Continued University Discount Program
Metro is proud to continue its partnership with the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State, and Xavier University through the University EZRide program. Students and staff at these institutions who register are eligible to ride Metro for FREE—making it easier than ever to get to class, work, and around the city. Learn more about the University Discount Program at go-metro.com/university.

Download The Transit App
Plan. Pay. Track. Download the Transit app to plan your trip, pay your fare and track your bus in real-time from the convenience of your smart phone. Printed schedules may be picked up at the Metro Sales Office, located downtown in the Mercantile Building, at 120 E. Fourth St., across from Government Square. The Sales Office is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information, call Metro’s Customer Care Center at 513-632-7575, open weekdays from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.