Release Date: October 16,2026
METRO Offers Free Fares on Election Day, Veterans Day, and Giving Tuesday
October 16, 2026, Summit County, Ohio — METRO RTA will provide free fares on the following dates: Election Day on Tuesday, November 3, Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11, and Giving Tuesday on Tuesday, December 1.
“At METRO, we believe reliable transportation helps connect people to the things that matter. Offering free fares on these dates is another way we can support Summit County residents and make our services more accessible,” said Chief of Staff, Jarrod Hampshire.
Free rides will be available on METRO Direct and METRO ADA services only.
Polls for Election Day are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voters can find their polling locations by visiting the Summit County Board of Elections website.
For more details about Giving Tuesday, visit www.givingtuesday.org. To find METRO bus routes and schedules, visit www.yourmetrobus.org.
METRO RTA is the public transportation provider in Summit County. METRO enhances the quality of life for our community by providing innovative transportation solutions that are safe, equitable, dependable, cost-effective, and customer-focused, now and into the future. In 2025, 5.6 million trips were taken using METRO services.