METRO will offer free rides to and from polling places on Election Day, Nov. 3, for Houston-area voters who show their voter registration card to a METRO operator or fare inspector.
A METRO mobile command center positioned outside Moody Park Voting Center during the first week of early voting has drawn concern from some residents and voters in the area — but not all of them feel the same way.
An 18-wheeler crashed into a bus shelter along the I-10 frontage road near Mercury Drive Wednesday morning, according to METRO and Houston TranStar.
Parking at Houston Stadium during the FIFA World Cup is expensive and traffic is expected to be heavy, making METRO public transit the most cost-effective option for attendees, with $3 all-day passes and free Community Connection service in several neighborhoods.
Houston-area transit riders can expect more frequent trains, expanded bus service and extended operating hours during the FIFA World Cup 2026, according to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO).
A man holding a knife at a southeast Houston bus stop was shot and killed by METRO officers after he charged at them, according to the agency.
As gas prices climb and traffic congestion remains a daily frustration, more Houston-area commuters are taking a second look at public transit — not just as a cheaper option, but as a more predictable way to get to work.
A new METRO Police substation is now operational in Houston’s East End, promising to enhance law enforcement presence and improve response times along the METRORail Green Line.
A fight at a METRO transit center ended with one woman hospitalized and another arrested after police say a knife was used by one of the women to cut the other.
After a directive from the Houston Mayor to make public transportation easier, METRO has gone modern. Their brand new app can help you plan your trip, track your bus or train, or contact law enforcement. Find out more about the new technology METRO is using to help make your trip seamless, including brand new ways to pay.
With spring break underway, many families are heading to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for carnival rides, food and entertainment.
Houston police say a man is in serious condition after being shot multiple times during an argument on a METRORail platform in Midtown Thursday.
METRO Police Chief Ban Tien has had a long career in law enforcement. From working as a special agent with the US Drug Enforcement Agency to three combat tours in the US Army and Army Reserves, Tien then served 25 years with the Houston Police Department, most recently as Assistant Police Chief. His current assignment, Chief of METRO PD, has him focused on keeping riders safe while on trains and buses. Watch the full video to learn more about how he and his department are implementing the new safety measures -- both visible and behind the scenes.
A man who authorities say was allegedly exposing himself to passengers aboard a METRORail train is dead after a fight between him and responding deputies led to a shooting.
As freezing temperatures and icy conditions move into the Houston area, METRO says it is taking steps to keep riders and employees safe while maintaining readiness across the transit system.
New METRO data shows crime trending down despite rising ridership, as the agency plans to increase unarmed security and law enforcement partnerships.
A 17-year-old accused in a deadly shooting on a METRO bus made his first appearance in court Monday morning. A judge ordered Brayden Smith to be held without bond.
Charges have been filed against two teenagers accused in a deadly shooting aboard a Metro bus that killed a 25-year-old woman, raising new questions about bond decisions and court supervision in Harris County.
Houston police released surveillance photos of two men wanted in connection with the deadly shooting of a woman and the injury of a teenage boy on a METRO bus on Wednesday afternoon.
A weekend crash left a Metro bus dangling off an embankment near Highway 288 — and tonight, community leaders are questioning whether it could have been prevented.
Police are actively searching for a man who they say boarded a METRO bus and shot a woman in the head before fleeing. The woman later died.
A former METRO bus driver appeared in court Monday after being arrested for stabbing a passenger during a fight on the bus last week.
A Houston METRO bus plunged off the Highway 288 overpass after being struck from behind, sending 13 passengers to hospitals. Witness reports raise questions about bus speed before crash.
MetroLift riders shared feedback Friday about the new “Metro On-Demand” app during a meeting at the Metro Multi-Service Center on West Gray. The meeting was part of Metro’s ongoing efforts to improve the app and ensure it meets the needs of riders.
Over the weekend, METRO moved its 500 IAH Downtown Direct drop-off from Terminal C to Terminal E at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
METRO police say a pedestrian, who was walking in the HOV lane on the North Freeway, was killed after being hit by a METRO bus early Monday.
Houston METRO is facing scrutiny over an $80 million infrastructure contract, as some board members question the lack of detailed information on which streets will be repaired and how funds are allocated.
Weeks after Houston’s METRORail Red Line riders began reporting major delays, METRO says it’s starting to see early improvements, but says it will take more time to restore reliable travel times.
Houston authorities say a METRO Police officer was grazed during a traffic stop Sunday in Museum Park. The suspect fired at the officer and is now in custody, and the officer is stable.
Attention Eastex Freeway travelers! 🚦 METRO has rolled out new toll rates and restrictions on the managed lanes, causing quite a stir among commuters.
Fans heading to NRG Stadium for the Houston Texans preseason home opener on Saturday, Aug. 16, will have easier access to the game thanks to enhanced METRO service.
Every day we will see coastal showers to start, but by the afternoon commute you can see a few thunderstorms further inland. These showers will be brief but heavy dropping anywhere from half an inch to two inches.
In partnership with METRO, HISD is offering this alternative to traditional school buses, aiming to provide a more efficient way for students to get to school.
Meet Dante Arceneaux, the "METRO Kid," who shares his top tips for first-time bus riders
Houston ISD has partnered with METRO to offer eligible high school students free access to public transit through a METRO Q® Card, easing transportation challenges and reducing costs for families.
Investigators said a man was killed and a woman was hurt after a shooting when they were trying to pick up a family member.
The incidents occurred just one day apart: first, a woman fired shots at a person in a vehicle from a METRO bus stop, and the very next day, she shot and killed a man on a METRO bus.
A Houston police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a METRO bus, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.
A Houston METRO police officer, Gabriel Thomas Slusher, was arrested for soliciting explicit images of a child during an undercover operation by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Police are searching for a man, suspected of fatally shooting and killing a man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houston’s southside.
METRO's Star Vanpool service has been suspended due to a lapse in liability insurance by the contractor responsible for the vehicles, leaving commuters without transportation
Houston ISD announced several changes coming to the way students get to and from school.
The attack has sparked growing concerns among students and parents, with many calling on the university to take stronger action to improve campus security.
Following an Arctic blast in Houston, the city decided to close eight warming centers at noon, leaving two open overnight to continue supporting those in need.
As conditions have improved across roadways in Harris County, Houston METRO bus service has announced it is resuming its core routes.
As drivers remain encouraged to stay off the roadways due to icy road conditions, Houston METRO announced it would be suspending its bus services all of Tuesday.
Whitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.
It's unclear what led up to the crash, but officials said it happened on Westpark Tollway near Westheimer Place causing the tollway to be shut down while authorities investigated.
Investigators said there was also evidence linking the man to a robbery at gunpoint earlier that day. The knife was recovered but not the gun, police said.
Houston Police and emergency services responded to a reported disturbance on South Gessner Road near Bellaire Boulevard early Wednesday morning.
Ban Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
Authorities say a passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested.
This eye-of-the-beholder dynamic between vandalism and urban art form has been a reality since the earliest days of urban graffiti.
Authorities say a man is dead after being hit by a METRO train in the area near the Texas Medical Center.
Several students who attend both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting about METRO’s decision to halt the construction of the University Corridor.
METRO is suspending transportation service ahead of Beryl.
Residents in the downtown area will no longer the blue and red high-visibility stripping on METRO light rail trains, but instead gray trains.
Before the pandemic, the idea of METRO’s “Bus Rapid Transit” was the cornerstone of the public transportation agency’s future plans. But this week, METRO, under new, seemingly more fiscally responsible leadership, shelved plans to build the next leg of the “BRT” line.
One person has died and another person has been hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a METRO bus stop in west Houston Monday.
Officials say 55 people were hurt, two seriously, when a Metro light rail train and a University of Southern California shuttle bus collided in downtown Los Angeles.
