FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

METRO Labor Day Schedule

Release Date: Sept. 4, 2026

Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040

 

In observance of Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, METRO will operate on a modified schedule.


  • Local bus, METRORail and curb2curb will operate on Sunday schedules.
  • Community Connector will operate on regular schedule.
  • Park & Ride service will not be available, except for the 500 Downtown Direct, which will operate on a Sunday schedule.
  • All METRO-operated HOV/HOT lanes will be closed.
  • The Customer Service Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • RideStores and Lost & Found will be closed.


METROLift


  • METROLift Reservations and Customer Service offices will be closed.
  • All Monday subscription trips will be cancelled.
  • To schedule trips for Saturday, Sept. 5 through Tuesday, Sept. 8, riders can:
  • Book multi-day trips between 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. using the METRO On Demand app one day prior to travel.
  • Call the automated reservation line, which accepts voice commands and keypad entries, at 713-739-4690.
  • For a Live or AI agent, call on Friday, Sept. 4, from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at 713-225-6716.
    

For timely updates, visit METRO's X and Facebook pages or sign up to receive service alerts. METRO encourages riders to plan their trips in advance by using the RideMETRO app.


The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Vanpool. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Learn more about METRO services at RideMETRO.org, where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone. 

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