Is Cap Metro free?
Fare-free service helps our community practice social distancing by eliminating the need for customers to show their pass, pay the operator or use the farebox. It also speeds boarding and reduces crowding at vehicle entrances.
How do you use CapMetro?
Just purchase the tickets and select them for activation at the “Use Tickets” screen. The CapMetro App will activate all of your tickets at the same time and display the expiration date of the ticket with the least time on the screen.
How do you pay for the bus in Austin?
If paying with cash, just insert your bills and drop coins in the fare box. If using a pass, swipe your pass in the reader by the driver, or show the driver the pass on your phone. Ask for help if you have any questions – otherwise, you’re good to go!
Is Austin Metro Rail free?
Fare suspension to mitigate service impacts AUSTIN, Texas (September 24, 2021) – Capital Metro will implement free fares on all services except MetroBike for all customers from October 1 – 31.
How much does it cost to ride the Austin metro rail?
Local Service
| Local fares | |
|---|---|
| Type of fare | Cost of fare |
| Single Ride | $1.25 |
| Single Ride, Reduced | $0.60 |
| Day Pass | $2.50 |
Does Austin have a metro?
Capital MetroRail is a commuter rail system that serves the Greater Austin area in Texas, and which is owned by Capital Metro. The Red Line, Capital Metro’s first and only rail line, connects Downtown Austin with Austin’s northern suburbs. After a series of delays, Capital MetroRail was inaugurated in March 2010.
Are Austin buses free?
Do UT students ride the bus for free?
UT students, faculty, and staff may ride Capital Metro mainline buses free by swiping a valid UT photo ID upon entering the bus. The Capital Metro mainline bus system provides access to many different parts of the Austin area, including Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Do UT students get free bus rides?
UT students, faculty and staff ride all Capital Metro services for free when they swipe their valid IDs. The shuttle system is open to the general public, but non-students pay a Local fare. The shuttles provide an easy and cost effective way for students, faculty, staff and visitors to access the UT campus.
Does the Austin metro rail run on Sundays?
Weekend MetroRail Service Service begins at about 10 a.m. and operates until after midnight. Notice: Special event service will disrupt regular MetroRail service on Austin FC game days and for other events at Q2 Stadium.
How do I go somewhere with Capital Metro?
Going somewhere with Capital Metro? Use the Trip Planner to plan your route from point A to point B. Look for specific route information. Check service alerts for detours or stop closures. Ready to ride? Buy your pass and find out where to catch your ride with the CapMetro App .
How do I find out where to ride CapMetro?
Look for specific route information. Check service alerts for detours or stop closures. Ready to ride? Buy your pass and find out where to catch your ride with the CapMetro App . You can also buy your pass from our Online Marketplace (Notice: Internet Explorer is not supported, we recommend IE users switch to another browser).
What does Capital Metro do for customers with disabilities?
Capital Metro provides reasonable modification to policies and procedures for customers with disabilities to ensure they can effectively use the agency’s transit services. Individuals requesting a modification should clearly describe what they need in order to use Capital Metro bus and paratransit services.
How do I buy a CapMetro pass?
Buy your pass and find out where to catch your ride with the CapMetro App . You can also buy your pass from our Online Marketplace (Notice: Internet Explorer is not supported, we recommend IE users switch to another browser).