Providing safe, clean, affordable, and reliable public transit in Greater Portland, Maine.https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mriaqqet2225Visiting Portland this weekend? Ride Metro to get around — fare payment is easy! [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Jul 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mriaqqet2225https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mqmssbwko22xTap to Ride is live across all Metro and BSOOB fixed routes: https://www.gpmetro.org/metro-and-bsoob-transit-launch-tap-to-ride/14 Jul 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmssbwko22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mq6bu5wxx22aImportant update to electronic fares as we prepare to launch our Tap to Ride system:08 Jul 2026 23:34 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq6bu5wxx22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mpy5zn3ys22xToday, around 11am, a technology upgrade will require all DiriGo Pass users to re-enter their payment information to reload value onto their cards. This is to enable a major update that we hope to roll out next week. https://www.gpmetro.org/umo-credit-card-re-authorization-required-in-on-after-july-6/06 Jul 2026 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpy5zn3ys22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mmz63yg3sc2r"Cars were sold to Americans as a key to 'freedom'", says Glenn Fenton, Metro's Executive Director. "With the high cost of car ownership, it’s hard to associate anything about owning a car with being free." https://www.pressherald.com/2026/05/29/give-yourself-a-10000-raise-take-the-bus-in-portland-opinion/?fbclid=IwZnRzaASGufZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEelWe92vZf1LpMR3zmuccpdkszK-9AHs9Ylai_OOHpeHjIsmU9m6xSQJEZmkg_aem_XAPQngaXvAZ-Nxn-EYfN2w29 May 2026 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmz63yg3sc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mlohq56w7222Metro is at @nacto.bsky.social Designing Cities in Minneapolis! We'll be checking out @metrotransitmn.bsky.social's BRT and light rail network, stop and station infrastructure, and how it all integrates with Minneapolis street system.12 May 2026 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlohq56w7222https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mkn3ddrh5s2tMetro is planning for better bus service in Greater Portland! We are designing bus rapid transit to run between USM Gorham and Portland’s Eastern Waterfront via Route 25, Main Street, Brighton Avenue and Congress Street. https://gpmetro.org/gwpbrt29 Apr 2026 12:16 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkn3ddrh5s2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mj2r2fhl4k2fToday: Join us for a public meeting on fare policy changes. 3:30pm at Portland Public Library - Rines Auditorium. Can't make it? Meetings this coming Saturday, Monday, or Tuesday; or fill out our online survey. [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Apr 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2r2fhl4k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mitqzlhqk22fMetro is holding public meetings starting this week to review our proposed fare changes. For more information, visit https://www.gpmetro.org/fare-policy-update/06 Apr 2026 17:10 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mitqzlhqk22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3mdbhgoaz4c25Due to the impending snowstorm, Metro will delay the start of service until 8:00am on Monday, January 26, 2026. Passengers should expect delays and possible detours as buses may need to navigate slick conditions. Sidewalks and bus stops will likely have varying levels of snow throughout the day. https://www.gpmetro.org/severe-weather-operations/25 Jan 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdbhgoaz4c25https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3m52cv2aa422lVirtual Meeting Alert! Are you interested in shaping new and updated bus services for South Portland and Scarborough? Join us Wednesday, Nov 12 from 6-7pm on Zoom! Know someone who needs interpreting? Visit gpmetro.org/nextstop to RSVP for the workshop by Monday, Nov 10th so we can set it up. https://gpmetro.org/nextstop07 Nov 2025 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3m52cv2aa422lhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lrvfb43oy222Service changes coming this Sunday, including restored service to Atlantic Street in Munjoy Hill, expanded microtransit service in Falmouth, schedule adjustments, and one more still to come... https://www.gpmetro.org/service-changes-effective-june-22-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawK_wP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFNUnNJcWZGUzBWRXNrSGNpAR6fioEpCqqJCGOGxAPNQWxqwIoI4NvQw4kSKNGEUHNgNlyUPswDu0drCKtuJQ_aem_eHLB6Y3HNmJz7dGTGeuJQQ18 Jun 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrvfb43oy222https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lpm55ol4ws2zDue to construction, Routes 1, 9B, Breez, and Husky Line will be detouring around Congress Street between Monument Square and Franklin Street on Tuesday, May 20. A similar delay is possible for Wednesday, May 21. Delays should be expected on these routes during the detour.20 May 2025 12:56 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpm55ol4ws2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lktj6o2qj22cMetro's newly formed Advocacy Committee is tasked with building support for Metro at federal, state, regional, and local levels, in order to increase Metro's recognition as an essential service to the Greater Portland region. https://www.gpmetro.org/event/advocacy-committee-meeting/20 Mar 2025 20:14 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktj6o2qj22chttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lk6u5e6iic2cService alert (3.12.25 at 10am) Due to construction, Congress Street in the Westbound direction only is closed at High Street. Metro routes 1,7,8,9A and Breez will detour. The stop at Lafayette Square (Congress and Park Street) westbound will be missed.12 Mar 2025 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk6u5e6iic2chttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3linpsz4sr222The meeting agenda for next week's Board of Directors meeting is posted below. Find all future Board and Committee meetings on the Calendar section of our revamped website. https://www.gpmetro.org/event/february-2025-metro-board-of-directors-meeting/21 Feb 2025 02:06 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3linpsz4sr222https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3likzp7qgt227Verified 😎20 Feb 2025 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3likzp7qgt227https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3liah3rfjy224Greater Portland Metro will operate on a regular Sunday schedule on Sunday, February 16. Due to the impending snow storm, buses may be delayed and travel times may be longer than shown on schedules. Visit our real-time map or use the Transit or Umo apps to minimize your wait times during the storm.15 Feb 2025 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3liah3rfjy224https://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lhm25mrtmk2vUpdate: ​Our payment systems are online again. Customers can add value to their accounts normally. We thank you for your patience during this outage. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Feb 2025 16:41 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhm25mrtmk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lhlmo7hl6k2vUpdate: DiriGo accounts should be reloaded at our Customer Service office at 21 Elm Street until 7:30pm Friday, or participating Walgreens, CVS, and 7-Eleven locations. Customers with low balances on their DiriGo Pass accounts should make plans to load value at those locations. [contains quote post or other embedded content]07 Feb 2025 12:40 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhlmo7hl6k2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lhkgihmshk2jDue to an unexpected issue, we are unable to take online payments to add value to DiriGo Pass accounts via the Umo/touchpass website or the Umo app. We are assessing the full impact of the outage and the expected duration and will provide an update at that time.07 Feb 2025 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhkgihmshk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lhhjfbptjc2fDue to an emergency situation, buses are not being permitted to drop off or pick up at Maine Mall. All buses will serve the Philbrook Avenue Hannaford only in this area until further notice.05 Feb 2025 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhhjfbptjc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3lemua35dr22oWhat a year! In 2024, we: - Got a new Executive Director - Added Gorham as a member community - Extended Route 7 to the Jetport - Launched Metro Connect, our microtransit pilot in Falmouth - Welcomed South Portland as a member community - Implemented new technology systems See you in 2025!31 Dec 2024 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lemua35dr22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3le2tztxiis2tChristmas Eve service ends early tonight; no outbound trips after 7pm; outbound buses before 7pm will complete their round trips. No service tomorrow. Happy holidays!24 Dec 2024 16:20 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3le2tztxiis2thttps://bsky.app/profile/gpmetro.org/post/3ldk2zthkac2oWe are aware of an issue affecting real-time feeds for routes 21, 24A, and 24B. We are assessing and hope to have this restored as quickly as we can.18 Dec 2024 00:10 +0000at://did:plc:omwoshcitmitn6jreb2vcns7/app.bsky.feed.post/3ldk2zthkac2o