Smart Rides for Smart Students: Make METRO Part of Your School Prep

The new school year is just around the corner! As you double-check your child’s supply list, pencils, notebooks, rulers, and more, don’t forget to prepare how they’ll get to class. If your student rides METRO, now’s the perfect time to reload their Student METRO Q® Fare Card.

METRO buses and rails are equipped with air conditioning and complimentary wifi, perfect for catching up on a last-minute assignment (don’t worry, we won’t tell).

For added peace of mind, our transit vehicles are equipped with modern safety features, and METRO Police Department officers are regularly stationed at rail platforms and high-traffic bus stops.

All METRO vehicles offer accessibility features, including wheelchair ramps or lifts, priority seating and audio‑visual announcements. METROLift is also available to eligible riders. METRO buses include front bike racks, and bikes and scooters are welcome on METRORail at no additional cost.

Using METRO to get to school is easy! Download the RideMETRO app, enter your destination, and the app will show several route options. You can also view schedules, sign up for service alerts, and contact METRO Police all from your phone.

Students from kindergarten through university receive a 50 % discount on all METRO services with their Student METRO Q® Fare Cards. Cards can be reloaded at any METRO RideStore.

So, as you stock up on supplies and check off your back-to-school to-do list, don’t forget to add METRO. It’s safe, reliable, and affordable, plus a great way for students to build confidence and independence while getting where they need to go. METRO is your student-friendly link. Ride smart and save big.