RideMETRO

RideMETRO

Public transit in Houston, TX

126 ratings
134 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 17, 2012
  • June 3, 2026
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Plan your journeys and purchase fares for Houston's bus and rail transit. Get real-time arrival information, view nearby routes, and receive trip notifications.

Trip planning
Fare payment
Real-time bus arrivals
Scheduled train arrivals
Nearby route information
Trip notifications
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What's New in RideMETRO

2.70

June 3, 2026

Create and fund a virtual RideMETRO Fare Card inside the app to pay for your ride. Also the app now remembers your most frequently used destinations for easier trip planning as well as major visual improvements to Stop view, Search, and other screens.

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This app rose +9 positions in Navigation chart.

Last updated on July 19, 2026.

User reviews

Piece of junk app

Which fly by night company wrote this app with my taxpayer dollars? They need to be sued down to the last intern and contractor.

Astoundingly terrible

Led me to 3 stops that didn’t have the bus/route I needed and 1 stop that straight up didn’t exist. Additionally, app went down for several minutes leaving me no access to my “virtual card”. Pretty interesting stuff. Would give zero stars if possible!

Doesn’t work

Garbage app

Cant add card

I get an error when trying to add a debit or credit card

Please allow panning away from current location

Unable to plan my route because as I pan the map always resets to my current location. Please fix

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FAQ

What does the RideMETRO app do?

The official RideMETRO app helps you plan trips and pay for rides on bus and rail services operated by METRO public transit in Houston, Texas. It provides real-time arrival estimates and scheduled times for nearby transit options.

What are the key features of RideMETRO?

Key features include trip planning, fare payment, viewing nearby bus and rail routes, real-time bus arrival estimates, scheduled train arrival times, and onscreen notifications or vibrations for trip progress.

Is RideMETRO free to use?

Yes, the RideMETRO app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

What information can I see by allowing location access?

By allowing location access, you can see nearby bus and rail routes, real-time arrival estimates for buses, and scheduled arrival times for trains. This helps you easily find and track your transit options.

How can I get assistance with the app or METRO services?

For further assistance, you can call or text METRO Customer Service at 713-635-4000. You can also visit their website at RideMETRO.org for more information and support.