# Q Ticketing — Transit in Greater Houston

> Official mobile ticketing for public transit in Greater Houston. (iPhone/iPad app by Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-ticketing/id1467914008 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas](https://appshunter.io/developer/532621757)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.86/5 from 9,896 App Store ratings · 111 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 108 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-ticketing/id1467914008/reviews.md

## What is Q Ticketing?

METRO is the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, serving the Greater Houston, Texas region with safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services.

The official METRO Q Ticketing app allows you to purchase:

• Single ride tickets for local bus and rail
• METRO day pass for local bus and rail
• Park & Ride tickets (full fare only)

You can make purchases with a credit card, PayPal or Apple Pay. Tickets are then available for immediate activation and use.

COMMON QUESTIONS:

Q: Do I need to be connected to the internet?
A: Ticket purchases require a cellular network or wireless connection. However, you can activate and use tickets offline.

Q: How quickly are ticket purchases processed? 
A: Once the payment is authorised, your purchase is processed immediately and your ticket is then available for immediate activation.

Q: Can I purchase multiple fares at the same time? 
A: You can purchase and activate multiple tickets for multiple passengers. Up to 30 tickets may be purchased at one time. You can purchase up to $50 in tickets per day.

Q: How long are tickets valid?
A: Individual bus or rail tickets can be saved and used for up to 2 years from the original purchase date.

Q: How can I plan a trip?
A:  The METRO Q Ticketing app contains a link to our METRO TRIP app which provides routes, schedules and real-time arrival information so you can quickly and easily plan your trip.

Q: What if my battery dies?
A: You must be able to show an activated ticket to either a bus operator (prior to boarding a bus) or a fare inspector (prior to boarding METRORail).

Additional questions and answers are accessible from the app.


Compatibility:

•  Apple iPhones running iOS 13  and above

For assistance, please contact METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000 or visit the website at RideMETRO.org

## Key features

- Purchase single ride tickets
- Buy day passes
- Get Park & Ride tickets
- Pay with credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay
- Immediate ticket activation
- Save tickets for future use

## What do users think of Q Ticketing?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile ticketing
- 💡 Apple Pay/Google Pay integration
- 👍 Works great

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy app with issues
- 🐛 Tickets disappearing or not working
- 🐛 Login and account problems
- 🐛 Payment and transaction problems
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Tickets disappearing after app update
- Activating multiple tickets instead of one
- Unable to login or reset password
- Payment issues and lost money
- App crashing or not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- Cheaper weekly and monthly passes
- Treat veterans the same as free pass
- 24-hour bus service for night workers
- Digital card for scanning on trains
- Single app for all metro needs

## Recent user reviews (10 of 111)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-ticketing/id1467914008/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App Change

*2026-04-28, version 4.135*

I should be able to transfer my (paid) rides from the old Qticketing App.

It’s only two rides but it’d be great if you could compensate me

### 2/5 — Sol

*2026-04-24, version 4.135*

Porque no está funcionando la máquina para pagar el costo de el autobús 265?

### 3/5 — Downhill

*2026-04-03, version 4.135*

Why did you remove Pay? This app was working flawlessly until recently.

### 5/5 — I HATE TO SEE IT GO AWAY

*2026-04-02, version 4.135*

I love this app

### 1/5 — Not paying for his card

*2026-03-27, version 4.135*

I’ve been using this app for years now all of a sudden one of the chime cards that I been using on the app is not working! I added a new card and even delete old cards to add them again and it still didn’t work

### 1/5 — Apple Pay Disappeared

*2026-03-22, version 4.135*

I tried to pay my fare and there’s truly no way. Apple Pay has disappeared and my card is not working. Apparently the transition to the new app has removed all functionality from this one

### 5/5 — Great App

*2026-03-13, version 4.135*

The greatest app on my iPhone.

### 5/5 — The app works great

*2026-02-02, version 4.135*

😃

### 5/5 — Adiós al sin sentido

*2026-02-01, version 4.135*

Gracias por devolverme la posibilidad de pagar 1.25$ y no 3$.

### 1/5 — No email

*2026-01-28, version 4.135*

Not sending email for verification after it shows it has. VERY Frustrating.

## Frequently asked questions about Q Ticketing

### What kind of tickets can I buy with the Q Ticketing app?

The app allows you to purchase single ride tickets for local bus and rail, METRO day passes for local bus and rail, and Park & Ride tickets (full fare only). You can make these purchases using a credit card, PayPal, or Apple Pay.

### Do I need an internet connection to use my tickets?

Ticket purchases require a cellular network or wireless connection. However, once purchased, you can activate and use your tickets offline. This means you don't need an internet connection to display your activated ticket to a bus operator or fare inspector.

### How long are the tickets valid for?

Individual bus or rail tickets purchased through the app can be saved and used for up to 2 years from the original purchase date. This provides flexibility for users who may not need to use their tickets immediately.

### Can I buy tickets for multiple people?

Yes, you can purchase and activate multiple tickets for multiple passengers at the same time. The app allows you to purchase up to 30 tickets at once and a maximum of $50 in tickets per day.

### How do I plan my trip using this app?

While this app focuses on ticketing, it contains a link to the METRO TRIP app. The METRO TRIP app provides routes, schedules, and real-time arrival information, allowing you to quickly and easily plan your public transportation journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.135 — 2025-07-02

Paypal update

### 4.098 — 2024-10-21

Bug fixes

### 4.072 — 2023-09-14

Thanks for using Q Ticketing! You can still use the app to purchase mobile tickets for METRO local service and Park & Ride bus. This update now includes options for you to also purchase mobile tickets for services on Harris County Transit and Fort Bend Transit.

### 4.065 — 2022-12-20

Update for users to provide employer or school name in account registration and other mobile applications.

### 4.053 — 2022-08-03

Updated to enhance integration with METRO’s website and other mobile applications

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## More apps by Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas

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