In response to changing rider demands and traffic patterns, Houston METRO is rolling out a series of service adjustments across its local bus, Park & Ride, METRORapid, and curb2curb routes. These changes, effective June 16, 2024, aim to improve the overall customer experience and ensure that transit services are better aligned with passenger needs.

Key Enhancements Across Services

Local Bus Routes:

    - 63 Fondren: One of METRO’s busiest routes, the 63 Fondren, will now feature vehicles with increased seating capacity to accommodate more riders.

    - 82 Westheimer: This route will see an increase in late-night trips from Monday to Friday, catering to night-time commuters.

    - Milam and Travis Streets: Bus stops will revert to their pre-January 2023 locations, stopping at every other block, which will help streamline downtown travel.

Detailed Route Adjustments:

-Local Bus:

    - 5 Southmore

    - 11 Almeda / Lyons

    - 36 Kempwood

    - 45 Tidwell

    - 49 Chimney Rock / S. Post Oak

    - 50 Broadway

    - 65 Bissonnet

    - 75 Eldridge

    - 82 Westheimer

    - 84 Buffalo Speedway

    - 86 FM 1960 / Imperial Valley

    - 96 Veterans Memorial

    - 102 Bush IAH Express

    - 137 Northshore Express

    - 151 Westpark Express

    - 152 Harwin Express

    - 161 Wilcrest Express

- Park & Ride:

    - 221 Kingsland

    - 222 Grand Parkway

    - 228 Addicks

    - 265 West Bellfort

    - 269 West Bellfort

    - 270 Missouri City / State Highway 6

    - 298 Kingsland / Addicks / NWTC / TMC

- METRORapid:

    - The Silver Line will now operate every 20 minutes, ensuring timely and efficient service.

- curb2curb:

    - 314 Hiram Clarke

    - 344 Acres Homes

    - 363 Missouri City Mon-Sun

Staying Informed and Connected

To help passengers navigate these changes, METRO provides several resources:

- Customer Service: For any inquiries, customers can call or text METRO at 713-635-4000 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

- Real-Time Updates: Follow METRO's service alerts on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook for up-to-the-minute information.

- Email and Text Notifications: Sign up for route-specific notifications by clicking [here](https://www.ridemetro.org).

- Tracking Tools: Use Next Bus Texting or the ONE to Ride App to track your ride in real time.

Commitment to Improvement

These service changes are part of METRO’s ongoing commitment to adapt and respond to the needs of its riders. By making these adjustments, METRO aims to enhance convenience, improve travel times, and ensure a more comfortable commuting experience for all Houstonians. 

For full details on the service changes, visit the [Service Changes page on RideMETRO.org]