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Fares & Passes

 

Base Fare

 $1.00 per ride on regular routes METS 
and children age 5 and under ride free when accompanied by a paying adult

(limit of 3 children per adult ride free).

 

Student Fare

All students attending school in the METS service area in grades one (1) through twelve (12) may purchase student tickets for 75 cents each. Student tickets are available at METS office. These tickets are non-transferable and must be used by students only.

Bus pass

METS is now offering an unlimited monthly pass for your convenience.  This pass will run the 1st through the 31st of every month for a cost $60.  For more information call METS at 435-6166.

 

Bus Tokens

Various non-profit organizations may purchase METS bus tokens at the METS office at a discounted rate of 85 cents per token, with a minimum of twenty (20) tokens per purchase. Transfers are free with the use of a METS token! Please have your exact fare ready when boarding the bus.

 

 

Transfers

One free transfer may be issued with each fare paid and is
to be used ONLY for continuing a trip on another route.

 

Things you should know about transfers:

  • A transfer is good only on the date of issue.

  • A transfer must be used by the person to whom it was issued.

  • A transfer must be used for the next immediate transfer opportunity.

  • A transfer may only be used at authorized locations (ask your METS operator for details).

  • A transfer shall not be used for a round trip.

  • A transfer will only be issued at the time the fare is paid.

  • If there is an issue  with a transfer:

    1. Pay the fare.

    2. Ask the operator to sign and date your transfer.

    3. Contact the METS Customer Service Department at 435-6166.

  Elderly and Disabled Riders

Senior citizens and disabled riders may ride for a reduced fare of .50 cents.  (Proof of age is required)  METS accepts Medicare cards, or METS Elderly & Handicapped card.  Additionally, senior citizens and handicapped riders are also eligible for T.R.I.P. tickets which are good for any time of day.  Contact the T.R.I.P. office at 464-7800 for details.  METS Mobility service offers door-to-door service for eligible passengers.  Mobility service is available during the same hours as our fixed route services.  Call METS Mobility at 435-6166 x 222 for details.