Frequently Asked Questions — Fares

The regular fare is $1.25 and the discounted fare is 60 cents for the following services:

• Local bus
• METRORail
• METRO curb2curb

For METRO Park & Ride bus service, the regular fare to board ranges from $2 to $4.50 depending on your location. The discounted fare is half price.

The following passengers ride free:

• Children five years or younger, when accompanied by an adult
• Seniors 70 years or older who have a RideMETRO Discount Fare Card
• Qualified veterans who have a RideMETRO Discount Fare Card
• METROLift customers (with up to one assistant) using their METROLift Fare Card

Yes, with a pre-approved RideMETRO Discount Fare Card, the following individuals are eligible to ride for half price on local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail and METRO curb2curb:

• Student (K-12 or college)
• Senior 65-69
• Person with a disability who isn't a METROLift customer

Yes, the following individuals are eligible to ride free on local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail and METRO curb2curb:

• Seniors 70 years or older with a RideMETRO Discount Fare Card
• Disabled or decorated veterans with a RideMETRO Discount Fare Card
• METROLift customers with a METROLift Fare Card, and up to one assistant
• Anyone with a current Harris County jury summons or a Juror Fare Card
• Children five or younger, accompanied by an adult