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Metro Resources

Metro Ridership Program - Fall Semester 2025

Xavier has partnered with Metro for a free ridership program for students and employees for the Fall 2025 semester (August thru December 2025). This is a pilot program to help us determine student interest in a long-term relationship with Metro.

If you registered in prior terms, you will need to re-register to access passes for the Fall 2025 semester. 

University students and employees, should follow the 3-step process below.  

  1. Download the Transit app and create an account using your Xavier email. Use this Step-by-Step Guide.
  2. Add the EZ Fare Ticketing option to your account in the Transit app.
  3. Confirm your registration by completing the Xavier form on EngageXU.

NOTE: All steps MUST be completed in order, or you will NOT receive free bus passes in your Transit app ticket wallet. 

Metro will be on campus to promote the opportunity, assist with sign-ups, and share information about local routes on the following dates:

  • Fridays from 4pm-6pm outside of GSC during Food Truck Fridays
  • Wednesday, August 20 from 4pm-6pm at Taste of Cincinnati (on the Xavier Yard)
  • Wednesday, August 27 from 11am-2pm at Club Day on the Yard

See here for information about Metro routes close to campus and below for details on each route.

  • Metro Plus (access to Kenwood Mall, the Banks, and more)
  • Route 36 (access to Clifton, Delhi, and more)
  • Route 51 (access to Oakley Station, Hyde Park, Clifton, Northside, Westwood, and more)