Microtransit fares begin Wednesday, October 15th

October 14, 2025

             Two months after a successful launch, Metro Transit’s microtransit pilot is set to begin charging fares at the start of service on Wednesday, October 15th.              The service provided more than 7,000 rides in the first 60 days post […]

New Wheels, New look: Metro rolls out distinct look with first of 26 new buses

August 7, 2025

Omaha, Neb— A bold new bus is getting ready to make its debut on Omaha streets. Starting first thing Friday morning people will get a look at Metro Transit’s emboldened identity across a brand new 40-foot bus.   “This is […]

All rides on Metro buses will be fare free for Omaha City Elections on May 13th   

May 5, 2025

Omaha, Neb. — Metro will provide fare-free transit on Tuesday, May 13th during the Omaha City Election with the Bus to Ballot program.  Anyone can board a Metro bus or ORBT fare-free all day on Election Day. MOBY will also […]

Metro celebrates hometown boxing legend “Bud” Crawford with free fares Saturday 

August 11, 2023

OMAHA, Neb. – In honor of Terence “Bud” Crawford’s victory as the newly undisputed welterweight champion of the world, Metro will provide free fares on all Metro bus, ORBT, and MOBY rides on Saturday, August 12th.   This will allow fans […]

Several downtown bus stops closed for construction, riders should use alternative stops

September 20, 2022

On Monday, September 19th, 2022 several stops near the former downtown library (between 14th & 15th Streets and Farnam and Douglas Streets) closed for construction. These closures are anticipated to last for 3 years. Routes 4, 15, 16, 18, 30: […]

Metro takes first steps in MetroNEXT plan with increased service, frequency on key routes

September 8, 2022

In an effort to move service forward and better serve the community, Metro Transit will be increasing service on numerous routes. These changes bring the Metro system close to pre-pandemic levels of service, with some routes running at even higher […]

Heartland Bike Share & ORBT partner to improve connections along Dodge Street

June 6, 2022

ORBT stations will soon be providing more than just bus rides – 14 new Heartland Bike Share stations and 100 new e-bikes will be introduced along the ORBT route this summer to provide more connectivity across Omaha. The project will […]

Metro Extends K-12 Rides Free Program Through Summer

May 20, 2022

Today, Metro announced the extension of K-12 Rides Free through students’ summer break. The program provides free transit access for kindergarten through 12th grade students in the Omaha area. “The K-12 Rides Free program has shown us how many students […]

Metro prepares for the future with approved MetroNEXT Plan

April 28, 2022

At the April meeting, Metro’s Board of Directors voted to adopt the MetroNEXT Plan. This plan will guide transit investments and priorities to 2030 for the Omaha area. This plan came out of a yearlong strategic planning and public engagement […]

Metro to present MetroNEXT draft plan to public

April 5, 2022

This April, Metro Transit will be bringing the final draft of its MetroNEXT plan to the public. The plan addresses ways to guide transit investments and priorities to 2030, including a list of projects. MetroNEXT is Metro’s yearlong strategic planning […]