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
Metro 60-ft articulated bus shown in a park.

Rider Updates

  • Learn & Ride posted

    Metro Transit will hold a series of public open house events called "Learn & Ride: BRT Accessible." An opportunity for the community to learn the ins and outs of riding Metro Transit service.

  • August Service Updates posted

    Starting Sunday, August 17, Metro will implement 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

    Beginning Sunday, August 17, Metro will offer 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.

  • Bus Stop Updates posted

    Review the approved stop changes that take effect on Sunday, August 17, which enhance service and improve accessibility across the region.

  • Free Summer Youth Passes posted

    Passes allow students to ride Metro FREE all summer long, making it easier to get to jobs, athletic camps, and other fun summer destinations.

  • 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!

  • Pick Up Your Fast Fare! posted

    Pick up a Fast Fare card at Metro or through the mail.

  • 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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