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

Websitehttp://www.yourmetrobus.org

Languages

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 assured

01/12/2026

What's Here

College/University Students Local Bus Transit Services

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.