Category: SORTA News

Metro has planned a career fair on Thursday, March 17 from 4-7 p.m. at our Queensgate Division. CINCINNATI – There’s never been a better time to come onboard as a bus operator, now that the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627 have struck a new agreement, guaranteeing better pay,…

All Metro and Access rides will operate fare-free from Sunday, March 20, through Saturday, March 26, to assist commuters struggling to accommodate rising gas prices. CINCINNATI – You know what hasn’t increased an average of 60 cents over the last two weeks? The cost of riding Metro! That’s why next week Metro will be out…

The grant comes from the FTA’s Buses and Bus Facilities Grant program for aging transit vehicles and infrastructure and will provide Metro necessary funds to purchase new buses powered by electricity or biofuel. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is pleased to announce the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award the agency…

These funds will help replace revenue lost during the pandemic and were made possible by the American Rescue Plan, passed by Congress last spring. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) is pleased to announce the awarding of $62.3 million in COVID-19 relief funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). These funds will…

Metro’s routine, spring service changes will take effect Sunday, March 6, on 13 fixed routes, with minor schedule and running time adjustments. CINCINNATI – Metro’s routine, spring service changes will take effect Sunday, March 6. The following routes will see minor schedule and running time adjustments (click or tap the name of the route to…

As part of our ongoing efforts to address a continued driver shortage and to help keep up with expanding service, Metro is aggressively recruiting new bus operators to join our team. CINCINNATI – There’s never been a better time to come onboard as a bus operator, now that the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority and…

Metro is excited to announce it is developing new, on-demand service to provide transit access to areas of the community that are currently underserved by public transportation. CINCINNATI – Metro is excited to announce it is developing new, on-demand service to provide transit access to areas of the community that are currently underserved by public…

In the inaugural round of SORTA’s new Transit Infrastructure Fund, the ceremony celebrated the distribution of approximately $220 million in grants to 30 infrastructure projects across 22 Hamilton County communities. CINCINNATI – The Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) was thrilled Thursday to host the first of many future celebrations of our community’s historic investment…

In celebration of the Cincinnati Bengals’ historic season and trip to Super Bowl LVI – and to provide safe transportation to and from watch parties throughout the region – Metro will offer all fixed-route and Access paratransit service fare-free on Sunday, February 13. CINCINNATI – Who Dey! Who Dey! Who dey think gotta pay bus…

Free fare will offer relief to riders who must travel during the winter storm and help speed up the boarding process, which will help routes stay on schedule as much as road conditions safely allow. CINCINNATI – Metro & Access service will continue to operate during the ice and snow storm that has descended on…