HISD Partners with METRO to Solve Student Transportation Issues

HISD and METRO Pilot Program

• 💡 HISD is launching a new pilot program in partnership with METRO to address student transportation challenges.
• 🎯 This initiative aims to ease long wait and ride times for students who rely on school buses.

Program Details and Options

• 🚌 High school students eligible for HISD bus transportation can now opt to use METRO buses instead.
• 💳 The district will cover the costs, providing eligible students with prepaid METRO cards for free rides.
• 🗺️ METRO bus stops may offer more direct routes and be closer than traditional school bus stops.

Beyond School Commutes

• 🤝 The prepaid METRO cards are intended for students to use not only for school commutes but also for after-school jobs or weekend activities.
• 🚗 This encourages student independence and provides flexible transportation options.

Safety Measures

• 👮 METRO will have surveillance cameras on all buses.
• 🚨 MPD officers will be placed back on board HISD buses to enhance security.

How to Sign Up

• 💻 Parents can check METRO's website by entering addresses and school times to find the best routes.
• ✅ Sign-ups for the program will be available on HISD's website until the first day of school.