Free Fares for Legally Blind Riders

Free Fares for Legally Blind Riders

Nearby Transit Routes

Routes 72 & 74S & 75:

Green Valley Closure June 2025

Start: June 1, 2025, 6:00 PM
End: June 7, 2025, 12:30 AM

2025 Independence Day

Start: June 30, 2025, 4:00 PM
End: July 5, 2025, 6:59 AM

Routes 41:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 41

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 2:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 2

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 1:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 1

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 40:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 40

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 73:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 73

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 17:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 17

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 3A & 3B & 4W & 18 & 19 & 20 & 40 & 41 & 55 & 73:

2025 AIDS LifeCycle Bicycle Event

Start: May 30, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: June 2, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 73:

Route 73 Park Ave Detour

Start: April 17, 2025, 7:00 AM
End: June 19, 2025, 6:59 AM

Routes 3A:

Murray St IB(West) Closure, March 2025

Start: March 12, 2025, 4:15 PM

Routes 18:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 18

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 19:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 19

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

Routes 3A:

FY25 Summer Service Change, Route 3A

Start: June 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
End: July 3, 2025, 7:00 PM

How it works

Since 2019, customers who are legally blind may ride the METRO fixed-route bus system for free. This program will allow qualifying customers to travel anywhere METRO’s fixed-route buses travel, including on the Highway 17 Express.

To qualify, download the overview guide at the link below. On the back page you will find a form that can be signed off by your medical provider, or by a member of METRO staff. If you would like to be evaluated by METRO staff, please contact Customer Service at (831) 425-8600 and ask to make an appointment with the Eligibility Coordinator to be verified for the Free Fare Program.

Bus operators have been instructed to allow customers who are legally blind onboard the bus for free. If a bus operator is uncertain about whether a customer qualifies for the program, the bus operator may ask to see a copy of the customer’s ACCESS Card. If the customer does not have one, they will be directed to Customer Service to get the proper documentation.

Download the Free Fare Program Overview Guide

View the Full Free Fare Policy here