The Free Fare Pilot, which was authorized by the 2023 state Transportation bill, has allowed customers on these routes to ride fare-free. The pilot ends Dec. 31, 2024.
Beginning Jan. 1, regular fares will be charged on routes 32 and 62 as they are on all Metro Transit routes.
While these routes will no longer be free, Metro Transit will eliminate the rush-hour charge for local buses and METRO lines beginning Jan. 1. That means adult fares will be $2 all day every day; senior, youth, Medicare, and mobility fares will be $1 at all times.
These fares are available on all non-express regional routes, including those operated by Maple Grove Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Metrolink, and SouthWest Transit.
Rush-hour charges will still apply to express buses, Northstar, and Metro micro service.
For eligible customers, the Transit Assistance Program (TAP) allows you to ride buses and trains for just $1 per ride – including a 2-1/2 hour transfer. Learn more and apply today!
Metro Mobility customers ride for 1¢!
Also starting Jan. 1, 2025, Metro Mobility-certified riders can board any Metro Transit bus, METRO line, or Northstar Commuter Rail for 1¢. Simply tap your Metro Mobility ID card on the reader to pay your fare.
One-cent rides for certified Metro Mobility riders are also valid on Maple Grove Transit, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority, Plymouth Metrolink, and SouthWest Transit buses.
One-cent rides for Metro Mobility riders does not apply to any on-demand service including, Transit Link, Metro micro, Maple Grove My Ride, MVTA Connect, Plymouth Click-and-Ride, or SW Prime. Does not apply to Limited Mobility customers.
Learn more about the Metro Mobility program.