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Fast-growing Scarborough to get additional transit service
Greater Portland Metro is getting ready to launch an on-demand microtransit service in Scarborough later this month. The goal is to connect residents to fixed-route transit, as well as to destinations outside the transit agency’s current fixed route network, according to a news release. A similar on-demand microtransit service has been operating in Falmouth for…
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Greater Portland Metro Launching New Scarborough Route Next Month
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Micro Transit Service in Scarborough
GREATER PORTLAND METRO LAUNCHES MICRO TRANSIT SERVICE IN SCARBOROUGH On-demand “microtransit” service set to launch in late September 2026 in Scarborough, connecting residents to fixed route transit and locations not served by the fixed route. SCARBOROUGH, ME — Greater Portland Metro is set to launch an on-demand “microtransit” service in Scarborough similar to their Metro…
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Route 3 Schedule Changes Effective August 31
In order to align Route 3 schedules with Westbrook High School bell times, Metro’s Route 3 schedules will change effective August 31, 2026. Nearly all weekday trips will have significantly different departure times, though the overall span of Route 3 service will remain largely unchanged. All Route 3 passengers should carefully consult the upcoming schedule.…
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Metro Compass Newsletter – Summer 2026
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Greater Portland Metro Launches Transit Pass Program for Westbrook High School Students
Greater Portland Metro (Metro) is partnering with Westbrook High School (WHS) to launch a new student transit pass program. Starting this school year, all WHS students will receive a DiriGo bus pass granting them full, unlimited access to the entire Metro and its transit partners’ network – seven days a week, all year. The initiative…
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Metro Connect Privacy Policy
Metro Connect Privacy Policy Effective Date August 1, 2026 This Privacy Policy is incorporated by reference into the Metro Connect Terms of Service. The term “Metro,” “Company,” “we,” and “us” includes Greater Portland Transit District and our affiliates including Via Transportation Inc. This Privacy Policy explains how Metro may: The “Service” means any website, mobile application,…
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Metro and BSOOB Transit Launch Tap to Ride
Greater Portland Metro and BSOOB Transit Launch Tap-to-Ride Fare Payment Option Portland, Maine – Greater Portland Metro and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOB Transit) launched a new fare payment method, Tap-to-Ride, to the public today. Tap-to-Ride allows users to pay their fare by tapping a credit card, debit card, or wallet-enabled phone or…
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Greater Portland Metro will increase bus fares effective August 1, 2026
The Greater Portland Transit District (Metro) Board of Directors voted at their June 25, 2026 board meeting to increase bus fares and make other changes to fare policy effective August 1, 2026. The Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOB Transit) Transit Committee voted to approve the changes on May 19, 2026. The base fare…