Cincinnati Metro to launch first of two MetroNow! pilot zones May 22

Southwestern Ohio Regional Transit Authority (Cincinnati Metro) is launching the first of its two MetroNow! pilot zones in Springdale and Sharonville on May 22. MetroNow! will provide accessible, on-demand and localized mobility service for all, including connections to Cincinnati Metro's network of more than 40 fixed bus routes.

The on-demand public transit service will cost $2 each way. Customers traveling within either of the two pilot zones can book their trip through the MetroNow! app or by phone. MetroNow! service will operate weekdays between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. and weekends between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

The second pilot zone in the Northgate area will launch in mid-June. By the end of 2023, four additional zones are planned for roll-out.