Sign up now for your FREE spring term UC*Metro EZ Ride Card

Enrollment for the spring EZ Ride Discount Card Program is now open to staff, faculty and students. The FREE program provides substantial discounts for use of public transportation.

The University of Cincinnati and Metro are now accepting enrollment into the Spring 2018 EZ Ride Discount Card Program, which is open to students, staff and faculty. The FREE program allows members of the UC community to take local bus transportation at a substantial discount.

The UC*Metro program allows students, faculty and staff to travel in the region more easily and economically.  The card itself is free and secures you $1 rides and 50-cent transfers.

With the new semester fast approaching, it’s easy to register online for your card.

Spring 2018 UC*Metro EZ Ride discount cards are good from January 14, 2019 to May 12, 2019.

Find out more about how and where you can travel via Metro.

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