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.

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City of Madison
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Rider Updates

  • Youth Fast Fare posted

    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.

  • August Service Updates posted

    On Sunday, August 17, Metro implemented new service changes on the following routes, including expanding all-day service into the city of Verona, WI.

  • New Route D2 Service to Verona! posted

    On Sunday, August 17, Metro extended all-day service to Verona.

  • Metro Transit Now Accepting Credit Cards posted

    Riders are now able to pay their adult rate bus fares with both physical contactless Mastercard or Visa credit cards as well as mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay.

  • Trade In Your Old Metro Cards & Passes posted

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

  • Information on Bed Bugs posted

    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.

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