Metro News

All Metro services to operate fare-free on primary election day.

CINCINNATI – In an effort to encourage voter participation and ensure accessibility of Hamilton County voters to polling locations, Metro is pleased to announce that all fixed-route, Access paratransit, and MetroNow! on-demand trips will be fare-free on March 19, 2024, for the upcoming primary election in Ohio.

“We take great pride in our contribution to removing transportation barriers on both primary and general election days in Hamilton County,” said Darryl Haley, CEO and General Manager of Metro. “With our ongoing service enhancements across the county, Metro continues to expand how we connect residents to what matters most.”

On primary election day, Metro fixed-route buses will operate on regular schedules, providing reliable transportation to polling stations across Hamilton County. Access paratransit services will also be available for eligible individuals with disabilities who require door-to-door transportation. Additionally, MetroNow! on-demand trips will be offered fare-free, providing a convenient and flexible option for voters.

First launched in May of 2023, MetroNow! recently announced that it will expand its existing zones and service times in the Northgate/Mt. Healthy and Springdale/Sharonville areas on March 17.

Metro will also offer fare-free rides for the general election on November 5, 2024.

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Plan. Pay. Track. Download the Transit and MetroNow! apps to plan your trip, pay your fare and track your ride in real-time from the convenience of your smart phone. Sign up for Cincy EZAlerts for detour and service alerts tailored specifically to the routes you ride. For complete schedule and fare information, visit https://www.go-metro.com/how-to-ride/howtoride/cincyezalerts.

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 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information, call Metro’s Customer Care Center at 513-632-7575, open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.