Local Bus Transit Services For College/university Students | Metro Regional Transit Authority
631 South Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44311
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|No Stairs in Service Delivery Areas|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves students, faculty, and staff of The University of Akron. Zip Cards not valid for METRO Select services (SCAT, Call-A-Bus, or FlexRide).
Required documents
The University of Akron Zip Card.
Hours
Varies by bus line.
(330) 762-0341
Voice·
voice | Customer Service
Website
http://www.yourmetrobus.orgLanguages
None.
Application process
Swipe University of Akron Zip Card in the bus fare box.
Fees
No fee on METRO Direct (fixed-route). $1 discount off $5 fare for METRO's Northcoast Express route.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Provides free public transportation on METRO DIRECT fixed-routes to students, faculty, and staff of The University of Akron. Offers a reduced fare on METRO's Northcoast Express route to and from Cleveland.
Last Verified
01/12/2026
Providing organization
Metro Regional Transit Authority
Provides public transportation along fixed routes at scheduled times. Provides transportation for older adults and persons with disabilities through SCAT and ADA paratransit.
Data provided by
211 Summit