November 2024

Greater Portland Metro's Board of Directors Voted to Merge South Portland Bus Service into Greater Portland Transit District (Metro)

Connecting with Our Neighbors across the Bridge

Merging systems makes it easier for riders and benefits public transit for the region.

Effective Sunday, December 29, 2024, South Portland's bus routes -- 21, 24A, and 24B will be operated by Greater Portland Transit District (Metro). Before the end of the year, riders will start seeing Metro branding on buses and on bus stops. No immediate schedule changes are planned for South Portland bus routes.

Link to Press Release

Link to Background, FAQs, and More.

Here's how it works:

Download the Metro Connect mobile app from the App or Google Play store and create and account.

Book your ride by entering pick up and drop off locations withing the zone (at right).

Start your trip. The app tells you exactly where, within walking distance, to board the Metro Connect bus.

Pay your fare with cash or the DiriGo Pass Smartcard or Mobile App. One way fare is $2; reduced fare is $1.

Metro Connect riders will be dropped off at their requested location within the zone or at a Metro bus stop to transfer to the Route 7 for continued service to Downtown Portland, the Portland Jetport, and beyond.

More info about this service.

NEW Metro Connect pilot service for Falmouth starts in November.

On-demand rideshare within the zones (the blue outlines on the map) or ride to the Metro Route 7 bus stop and travel into Portland.

Dispatches

Don't Forget to Fall Back

November 3, 3024

Metro

Service Changes and Detours

Link for updates

Metro Holiday Schedule - HERE

Metro - Out in the Community

75 State Street

Metro staff presenting information to residents and staff at 75 State Street, an independent and assisted living facility in downtown Portland. Interested in having a presentation about public transit at your business, organization, or event? Let us know.

Contact Denise B.

Falmouth Farmer's Market

In October, Metro staff was tabling at the Falmouth Farmer's Market to introduce our new on-demand service in Falmouth (see above).

More info about Metro Connect - HERE

Photo Album - Northern Lights

Northern Lights over Metro - Photo by Ray Gauvin

Send Us A Message

Comment, Complaint, or Kudos?

Email or text your message to: info@gpmetro.org

Keep in Touch!

Denise Beck, Marketing and Community Outreach Manager | Metro Compass Editor

dbeck@gpmetro.org | 207-517-3027