Transportation
Bus
Free Bus Passes
St. Vincent de Paul offers bus passes to newly employed individuals who need a bus pass to get to work. Call our help line at 513-421-0602.
Free bus passes are available at Everybody Rides Metro's partner agencies (each agency has their own qualifications):
On-Demand Metro Service
Imagine the convenience of Uber or Lyft, but the affordability of public transit! MetroNow! uses smaller vehicles to provide service where historically public transit has been sparse.
Cost
Only $2 each way!
If you are transferring to a regular Metro route, you will also pay the cost for that ride.
2 children under 35 inches ride free with each paying adult
At this time, MetroNow! does not accept Fare Deal, MVP or any other Metro discount program cards. This includes transfers and passes from regular Metro fixed-route service.
How It Works
MetroNow! rides can be booked through the MetroNow! On Demand mobile app (iOS App Store or Google Play) or by calling 513-551-5555.
Available
Weekdays: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weekends: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Request “Less Walking” to schedule curb-to-curb service if you have difficulty walking or use a mobility aid such as a wheelchair
Request “Less Waiting” for faster pick-up if you’re able and willing to walk a block or two to a designated pick-up point.
No service on holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
If you are bringing a child or companion, their ride must also be scheduled as there is only space for 8 passengers per vehicle.
If you see a MetroNow! vehicle sitting outside and you haven't scheduled a trip (in the app or by calling 513-551-5555), you cannot board it like a Metro bus.
Metro Now is now in the Springdale/Sharonville and Northgate/Mt Healthy and will open to 3 more neighborhoods in the near future!
Use Their Interactive Map to See If Your Home or Destination is in the MetroNow! Service Area >
Download the MetroNow! On Demand app now from the iOS App Store or Google Play! (Disponible en Español)
Car
Affordable Cars with Interest-Free Payments
Changing Gears
Changing Gears sells restored cars at an affordable price to approved CityLink clients.
Benefits
Vehicles sold at 1/2 the fair market value
Interest-free payment plans
Leasing options available
Vehicle ownership and maintenance coaching provided
Eligibility
Must be engaged in a CityLink Core Service (Cornerstone Construction, Per Scholas, Findlay Culinary, Auto Tech, Healthcare or CEO) .
Must engage in SmartMoney Financial counseling and be approved by Financial Counselor to ensure your income and budgeting is inline to afford all of the expenses associated with owning a car.
Required to attend workshops on car ownership and maintenance
Must volunteer at ChangingGears for 10 hours to build up “sweat equity.”
Must be a licensed driver.