1. Credit Cards Accepted on Buses!

    Pay for a single-ride $2.00 adult fare using contactless Mastercard, Visa, or Samsung, Apple, and Google virtual wallets at any fare reader.

Metro Transit
City of Madison
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Metro Transit

Bus Tracker

Plan your trip, track your bus, and get real-time arrival info.

Metro Bus Tracker

Fast Fare

An easy way to pay! Set up your online account to get started.  

Set Up Your Account Frequently Asked Questions

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Check out our new stations, improved way to pay, and larger all-electric buses.

BRT Information

Rider Updates

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Now Hiring Transit Operators!

Come drive for Metro Transit! We're hiring full-time and part-time positions. Fill out an application by Wednesday, October 22.

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Youth Fast Fare

Pick up a Metro Fast Fare card and register to receive half-price fares with a youth discount. No need to pay for a pass up front, add funds to your account on the go.

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Trade In Your Old Metro Cards & Passes

We'll add the dollar value of your old fare items to your new Fast Fare Smart Card!

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Information on Bed Bugs

Bed bugs have been discovered on in Metro buses and facilities this past year. See most-recent reports and how the issue is being addressed.

If you see something, say something!

Help us keep Madison safe, and report suspicious baggage.