HISD Partners with METRO for Free Student Bus Passes

HISD-METRO Transportation Partnership

• 🚌 HISD is partnering with METRO to offer high school students a free ride to class for the first time this school year.
• 💡 This pilot program aims to alleviate transportation issues for families and provide a convenient way for students to get to school.

Program Details and Enrollment

• 🎟️ Eligible HISD high school students can enroll to receive a pre-paid METRO bus card.
• 💰 The program is fully funded by the district, with roughly a thousand students already enrolled.
• 🌍 METRO already offers a 50% discount for all students (elementary, middle, high school, and college).

Security and Accessibility

• 👮 METRO Police have increased their presence on buses and rail, with officers throughout the system.
• 📹 All METRO buses and vehicles are equipped with cameras to ensure security and record activity.
• 💻 Students can access the service by visiting the district's website, and routes run all day, every day.
• 🔗 More information and a link to access this opportunity can be found on khou.com.