2019 News Releases
Dec 11, 2019
Holiday giveaway contest on social media begins Dec. 13
Dec 9, 2019
Transit authority to ask for 0.8% county sales tax to help fund bus system and improve infrastructure
Nov 21, 2019
Metro’s winter service changes will go into effect Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019
Nov 19, 2019
13-year Metro veteran to lead transit system into the future.
Nov 18, 2019
Service will detour around Thanksgiving Day run & other events
Nov 6, 2019
Ride Fare-Free on Metro on Nov. 11 with a Military ID
Nov 3, 2019
Riders treated to fun 1980’s branded bus and throwback fare
Oct 31, 2019
Items collected will benefit UC Bearcats Pantry.
Oct 28, 2019
Metro launches art contest to beautify center’s entrance, exit
Oct 20, 2019
Bus will bring family-friendly fun to Carl H. Lindner YMCA Oct. 26
Oct 16, 2019
Metro provided more than 14,000 rides to and from designated park & rides
Oct 15, 2019
Metro will host series of public information meetings about the project
Oct 10, 2019
Three park & ride locations will offer spectators an easy way in and out of BLINK festivities
Oct 8, 2019
App works with Metro, TANK and BCRTA for seamless regional travel
Oct 1, 2019
Riverfront Transit Center to serve as a downtown bus hub from 6:30 p.m. until end of service each day.

Two park & rides locations available to service BLINK spectators.
Sep 29, 2019
Levy to support Metro improvements and county infrastructure projects
Sep 16, 2019
New center to offer improved connections and rider amenities
Aug 26, 2019
Metro buses will operate on a holiday/Sunday schedule on Monday, Sept. 2, in observation of Labor Day.
Aug 21, 2019
New buses with added amenities replace aging coaches in fleet
Aug 12, 2019
Project aims to balance bus stop spacing to speed up trips, improve service
Aug 12, 2019
CINCINNATI – Metro’s fall service changes will go into effect Sunday, August 18, 2019. The following routes will have minor running time adjustments:
Jul 14, 2019
Rides on the Rt. 46 Metro bus will be $0.50 each way and $1 round trip all day long. The zoo is offering $1 general admission during the event.
Jul 9, 2019
Metro will host series of public information meetings about the project
Jul 7, 2019
Program connects bus riders to free books to read on board
Jul 4, 2019
Access, Metro’s paratransit service, is currently experiencing technical issues with their phone lines and scheduling system due to a power outage.
Jun 30, 2019
Metro buses will operate on a holiday schedule on Thursday, July 4, in observation of the Independence Day holiday.
Jun 26, 2019
Two operators were inducted into the National Safety Council’s prestigious “Two Million Mile Club” for driving two million miles each without an accident.
Jun 18, 2019
Meyer was awarded a CEO S.T.A.R. Award at the SORTA board meeting on June 18.
Jun 11, 2019
Metro is inviting the community to help our neighbors affected by the recent tornados in the Dayton and Celina area by “Stuffing the Bus” on June 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Government Square Area E, located on 5th Street between Main Street and Walnut Street.
May 21, 2019
Ride Metro to Taste of Cincinnati
May 21, 2019
Rt. 72 Kings Island Direct job connection service will resume for the season.
May 13, 2019
Bicycle commuters ride free on Metro, TANK, BCRTA & CTC on May 17.
Apr 30, 2019
Several Metro routes will be on detour due to street closures for the 2019 Flying Pig Marathon weekend on Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5.
Apr 21, 2019
Metro will join systems across the country to encourage people to support transit.
Apr 16, 2019
Metro Operator Clausell Marshall was recognized Tuesday by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) Board of Trustees for his commitment to serving Metro customers.
Apr 7, 2019
Metro Vice President of Safety & Security/Chief Safety Officer TJ Thorn has been named as an Associate Instructor for the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI), Transit Safety and Security Division.
Mar 26, 2019
On Thursday, March 28, Government Square will be closed from approximately 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mar 21, 2019
Program offers half-price fares for elderly, those with disabilities
Mar 14, 2019
In honor of Transit Driver Appreciation Day, March 18, Metro is highlighting the incredible work its nearly 500 bus operators do every day.
Mar 7, 2019
Metro begins installing the first of 50 new benches at stops throughout its system.
Mar 6, 2019
SEVERAL METRO ROUTES ON DETOUR FOR 2019 HEART MINI, MARCH 10
Feb 28, 2019
Metro’s spring service changes will go into effect Sunday, March 3.
Feb 28, 2019
Metro’s FAStops pilot will go into effect beginning this Sunday, March 3.
Feb 14, 2019
Metro will run regular weekday service Monday, Feb. 18.
Feb 3, 2019
Transit systems across the state to highlight the impact of using public transportation
Jan 23, 2019

Signs to be posted beginning this week; customer feedback wanted
Jan 15, 2019
Metro will operate regular weekday service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21.
Jan 14, 2019
Kreg Keesee re-elected SORTA Chair; Gwen Robinson as Vice Chair.
Jan 10, 2019
With snow in the forecast, check out these tips for riding in inclement weather.
Jan 3, 2019
Brandy Jones, APR, has been promoted to the role of Vice President of External Affairs at Metro.