Category: Metro News

  • Metro and BSOOB Transit Launch Tap to Ride

    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…

  • Greater Portland Metro will increase bus fares effective August 1, 2026

    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…

  • Umo Credit Card Re-authorization Required in on/after July 6

    Umo Credit Card Re-authorization Required in on/after July 6

    As part of our preparation to launch Tap-to-Ride this summer, a technology update will be applied on July 6, 2026 at approximately 11:00am. After this time, all DiriGo Pass users who use the Umo app or web portal to add value to their DiriGo Pass accounts will need to re-enter their credit card information. Users…

  • Metro to pilot Route 8 service on Commercial Street

    Metro to pilot Route 8 service on Commercial Street

    In coordination with the City of Portland and the Greater Portland Council of Governments, Greater Portland Metro plans to modify Route 8 service to run down Commercial Street in the summer/fall of 2026. The change is proposed to take effect on June 21, 2026. This change, which coincides with a Safe Streets for All demonstration…

  • Greater Portland Metro and BSOOB Transit to hold public meetings proposing bus fare changes

    Greater Portland Metro and BSOOB Transit to hold public meetings proposing bus fare changes

    Greater Portland Metro and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOB), are holding three in-person and one virtual public meeting to propose fare changes. The proposed changes, if approved, are planned to become effective on August 1, 2026.

  • Let’s Connect Broadcast

    Let’s Connect Broadcast

    Metro’s Big Plans for Scarborough and South Portland.

  • Metro Compass Newsletter – February 2026

    Metro Compass Newsletter – February 2026

    Greater Portland Metro is reviewing bus fares and introducing a new route between Portland, South Portland, and Scarborough. Join us for feedback sessions in April to shape the future of our transit services. Your input is vital in enhancing community mobility. https://conta.cc/4qiS9N4

  • Greater Portland Metro: Next Stop

    Greater Portland Metro is continuously working to improve the future of transit in Southern Maine, and we want to hear from you! Select the project from the buttons below to find out what we’re working on in your community, and chime in with your comments and questions.

  • Minor service changes to Route 21 and BREEZ; Metro Connect Falmouth service ending Sunday Service effective February 8, 2026

    Minor service changes to Route 21 and BREEZ; Metro Connect Falmouth service ending Sunday Service effective February 8, 2026

    As part of Metro’s continuous efforts to improve transit service and operate a fiscally sound service for our member municipalities, the following service changes will be made, effective Sunday, February 8, 2026. Route 21 will undergo minor service changes to improve on-time performance. Route 21’s on-time performance has been among the poorest of Metro’s routes…

  • Metro Employee Spotlight

    Metro Employee Spotlight

    Mark S., has raised more than $177,000, to help people in need, since he started ringing the bell (in a penguin costume) for the Salvation Army during the holiday season. He was featured in this month’s edition of the Salvation Army’s national magazine. Thank you to Mark, a Metro bus operator for 12+ years, and…