{"id":448631,"date":"2026-09-26T17:18:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/448631\/"},"modified":"2026-09-26T17:18:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-26T17:18:13","slug":"metros-community-connector-electric-shuttle-will-soon-cost-money-to-ride-agency-announces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/448631\/","title":{"rendered":"METRO’s Community Connector electric shuttle will soon cost money to ride, agency announces"},"content":{"rendered":"

METRO’s Community Connector is an on-demand electric shuttle service that works sort of like any ride-share app you book from.<\/p>\n

\"KTRK<\/p>\n

Saturday, September 26, 2026 2:58PM<\/p>\n

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Starting on Monday, a METRO service that was previously free will cost money to ride.<\/p>\n

METRO’s Community Connector is an on-demand electric shuttle service that works sort of like any ride-share app you book from.<\/p>\n

After it’s three-year pilot program, the agency says it will begin charging their standard $1.25 fare for the service.<\/p>\n

The app currently works in five different areas in Houston including the Third Ward, Second Ward, Downtown, the Heights, and near Northside.<\/p>\n

METRO said customers will receive free fare transfers to other METRO services and standard student and senior discounts will still apply.<\/p>\n

RELATED: METRO program averages 200 free rides every weekday in select Houston neighborhoods<\/a><\/p>\n

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