METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App
Use this app to purchase regular fare mobile tickets for any of the following:
- Local bus
- Park & Ride commuter express bus
- METRORail
- METRO curb2curb
Scroll down to learn about the features and how to access the app.
Use this app to purchase regular fare mobile tickets for any of the following:
Scroll down to learn about the features and how to access the app.
Whether you need to ride Local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail or METRO curb2curb, you can use the app to:
When you first open the app, you’ll create a secure, password-protected account. As you begin using the app, you’ll be able to securely store up to $500 in funds for future mobile ticket purchases using the app’s Digital Wallet.
You can purchase mobile tickets using a credit or debit card, Paypal, Apple Pay (for iOS) or Google Pay (for Android). Only regular fare tickets are available in the app. Upon purchase, tickets are available for immediate activation and use.
Activate your mobile ticket in the app. When boarding Local bus, Park & Ride bus or METRO curb2curb, show it to operator. On METRORail, show it to fare inspector upon request prior to boarding or during your ride.
Here are some options for accessing the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app depending on the device you’re using to view this page.
Scan the QR code below using your iPhone and you'll have the option to either open the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app (if it's already installed on your phone) or download it from the App Store:
Scan the QR code below using your Android phone and you'll have the option to either open the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app (if it's already installed on your phone) or download it from Google Play:
Effective as of the Date of Acceptance of this Agreement.
IMPORTANT – this is a legal agreement between you (“you” or the “authorized user”) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (“METRO”). You should read carefully the following terms and conditions contained in this terms of use (“agreement”) as they govern your access to and use of the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing application. METRO is willing to license and allow the use of this METRO Q Mobile Ticketing application only on the condition that you accept and agree to all of the terms and conditions contained in this terms of use. If you do not agree with this terms of use, you are not granted permission to access or otherwise use the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app.
Terms & Conditions
An account must be set up before you can purchase tickets in the app. You can create an account by downloading the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App. If you have an iOS device, you can download the app from the App Store. If you have an Android device, you can download the app from Google Play.
After the app is downloaded and you open it for the first time, a prompt to create an account will appear.
You have the option of entering your real name or a nickname when creating your account. However, the email address and phone number you enter must actually exist so that confirmations can be sent and received.
After launching the app, tap Settings in the lower right corner of the app, then tap Change Password.
There’s no limit to the number of tickets available on an account. Each ticket can be activated at a time of your choosing.
You also have the option to securely store up to $500 in funds for future mobile ticket purchases using the app’s Digital Wallet.
Yes. The easiest way to add payment methods is to tap Settings in the lower right corner of the app, then tap Payment Methods, then tap the Add New Payment Method button.
It’s stored on a securely encrypted server hosted by the financial clearing house. METRO has no access to that information.
Using the METRO Q Ticketing mobile app, you can purchase a Local Single Ride or Local Day Pass mobile ticket to ride any of these METRO transit services:
After activating your ticket, it's valid for three hours and includes free transfers in any direction between any of those services.
To ride, or transfer to Park & Ride service, you'll need to purchase and activate a Park & Ride mobile ticket. It's also valid for three hours once activated and entitles you to free transfers between any METRO service of equal or lesser value during that time.
Only regular fare mobile tickets are available for purchase.
First, you’ll need an internet connection.
Download the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App and set up an account. Then, mobile tickets may be purchased in one of two ways:
You may purchase mobile tickets with any of the following:
You can securely store up to $500 in funds for future mobile ticket purchases using the app’s Digital Wallet.
If you’ve purchased one or more mobile tickets that you haven’t used, they’ll be listed under Available in the Use section of the app. From there, you can activate a ticket.
Once activated, your ticket is valid for up to three hours.
You can activate your purchased METRO mobile ticket just prior to boarding.
On Local bus, Park & Ride bus or METRO curb2curb - show it to the operator as you board.
On METRORail, show it to the METRO fare inspector or METRO police officer upon request prior to boarding or during your ride.
Yes. Buying and using tickets for multiple riders on a single device is a great benefit of the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App.
When using multiple tickets, the ticket you display to the operator, fare inspector, or METRO police officer will show which types of tickets and the number of tickets used for the group.
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