Service Changes
To improve service, METRO implemented route and schedule modifications on Sunday, August 10, 2025. These changes affect various METRO local bus routes, Park & Ride bus routes and curb2curb service.
| Route | Days of Week | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7 West Airport | Mon-Fri | Shifted the westbound weekday trip start time from 4:10 p.m. to 4:25 p.m. |
| 26 Long Point / Cavalcade | Mon-Fri | Added a eastbound weekday trip at 4:15 a.m. to match service needs and ridership demand. |
| 47 Hillcroft | Sat-Sun | Adjusted the weekend schedule to match service and current conditions. |
| 49 Chimney Rock / S. Post Oak | Mon-Fri | Shifted the northbound weekday trip start time from 4:16 p.m. trip to 4:06 p.m. |
| 85 Antoine / Washington | Mon-Fri | Added a southbound weekday trip at 7:42 a.m. and northbound weekday trips at 2:40 p.m. and 3:44 p.m. to match service needs and ridership demand. |
| 161 Wilcrest Express | Mon-Fri | Added a westbound weekday trip at 12:00 a.m. to match service needs and ridership demand. |
| Route | Days of Week | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| 221 Kingsland | Mon-Fri | Changed the route to use the Downtown HOV during afternoon peak hours to avoid TxDOT construction for more reliable service. (Effective July 7, 2025) |
| 222 Grand Parkway | Mon-Fri | Added two inbound trips at 6:23 a.m. and 6:43 a.m., and three outbound trips at 3:13 p.m., 3:33 p.m. and 4:40 p.m. to match service needs and ridership demand. |
| 228 Addicks | Mon-Fri | Changed the route to use the Downtown HOV during afternoon peak hours to avoid TxDOT construction for more reliable service. (Effective July 7, 2025) |
| 229 Grand Parkway / Kingsland / Addicks | Mon-Fri | Changed the route to use the Downtown HOV during afternoon peak hours to avoid TxDOT construction for more reliable service. (Effective July 7, 2025) |
| 265 West Bellfort | Mon-Fri | Added an inbound trip at 7:24 a.m. and an outbound trip at 4:52 p.m., and adjust the schedule to match service needs and ridership demand. |
| 270 Missouri City | Mon-Fri | Extended all trips to serve the VA Hospital and adjusted the schedule to match service and current conditions. |
| Route | Days of Week | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| 344 Acres Homes | Mon-Fri | Added additional service to match service needs and ridership demand. |
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