Is Metro free in Houston?
Fares make up about 11 percent, or nearly $70 million, of METRO’s annual budget. HOUSTON — METRO is considering making its buses and trains free to ride for everyone.
How can I ride the Houston metro for free?
METRO offers free fares to the following groups:
- Children five years old and younger, accompanied by an adult.
- Disabled or decorated veterans who qualify for the METRO Veterans Pass.
- Jurors.
- Seniors 70+ ride METRO for FREE with the METRO Q® Fare Card 70+ pass.
How much is the minimum balance for Nol card?
Ensure you have a minimum balance of AED 7.50 on your card. Approach the gates of Metro or the entrances of bus/ water bus. Place your nol Card on the card reader.
Is the train free for students?
The School Student Transport Scheme (SSTS) gives eligible school students free or subsidised travel between home and school on NSW public transport, including trains, buses, ferries and light rail. Depending on where you’re travelling, you may receive a free school travel pass, a School Opal card, or both.
How much does a metro day pass cost?
Tickets are then available for immediate activation and use. Similar to the METRO Q® Fare Card, the METRO Day Pass is a reloadable card that offers a whole new way to ride, unlimited local bus and METRORail service with just three paid taps of your card – never pay more than $3 a day.
Where do I get my metro fare card password?
To receive your password, call METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. Here you can load your METRO Q® Fare Card or METRO Day Pass and check its current balance. Please enter your METRO fare card number, located on the back of your card, as shown on screen. NOTE: Your user account is your email address.
How many taps do you need to activate Metro day pass?
The full-fare METRO Day Pass requires three paid taps to activate. If only two paid taps are made in a single day, then the card will only be charged $1.25 per ride. Should you tap and pay a third time, your card will only be charged an additional.50 and your METRO Day Pass will be activated. Every tap that follows is FREE!
How much does it cost to use METRO Q Card?
Fares: METRO Q® Fare Card, Day Pass & More. Fare for local buses or METRORail is $1.25. METRO Q® Fare Card. The METRO Q® is our electronic fare card which acts like a “digital wallet.” This unique card contains a microchip that stores your cash balance directly onto your card.