Metro’s Updated Fares: What You Need to Know 

Metro is launching a new Tap&Save system starting July 16, 2025 to make riding easier. Many of our customers use Metro in traveling across Greater Cincinnati, including to and from our 41 locations. 

Here’s everything you need to know about Metro’s updated fare.  

Tap&Save Prices 

Traditional digital passes will be retired in favor of Tap&Save. All you need is your Transit App or EZfare smart card. Load funds, then tap and scan when you board. Tap&Save automatically deducts the lowest possible fare. 

• $4.40 over 24-hour period or $88 over a 30-day period on local service 
• $6 over a 24-hour period or $120 over a 30-day period on express service 

While traditional digital passes will not be available, paper passes will still be available online or at Metro’s sales office. Cash will still be accepted on board. 

New Metro Fares 

Here are updated full-fare prices, which will also go into effect on July 16: 

• Local service: $2.20 full fare/$1.10 half fare
• Express service: $3 full fare/$1.50 half fare
• Fare Deal/MVP sticker: $44 
• MetroNow!: $2.50 
• Access: $4.40 

Metro Public Meeting Schedule

Metro is hosting a series of public meetings to gather community feedback regarding proposed service improvements for Fall 2025, including the proposed launch of the new Rt. 8 Blue Ash-Silverton local service, which is scheduled to take effect Aug. 17, along with other route enhancements. 

Meeting dates are as follows: 

• Monday, July 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the Downtown Main Library (3 South Room A)
• Tuesday, July 15 from 5-7 p.m. at the Westwood Branch 
• Wednesday, July 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Blue Ash Branch
• Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. (virtual)

For more information, visit Metro's website here.