RideMETRO

Name: RideMETRO
Rating: 2.2 (137 reviews)
Author: Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

by Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County

iPhone

Active Last checked 7 Aug 2026

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At a glance: Free to download

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Official categories

Navigation
Travel

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Key functions

Function	Availability	Access	Scope	Evidence
Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published

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Shown for US

Free

Last verified 7 Aug 2026

Ratings & reviews

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2.2 137 ratings · App Store

2/5Hit or Miss
It’s extremely hot or miss whether or not the app is going to display the bus on the route properly. Half the time the “real-time” bus is literally not on the map, so you just have to guess if it’s actually coming. I’ve also had multiple times where real time estimate for arrival is 10 minutes out, and then the bus teleports and arrives the next minute. If I can’t trust the real time estimate may as well not put it there. To me it seems like this app has a serious problem with actually tracking the busses, either because the busses themselves have bad hardware, drivers aren’t sending updates, or connectivity issues. At the end of the day it’s not reliable which is a big problem

Sum. User · 7 Aug 2026
2/5We already had a great app
This app feels like a poor attempt to force us all into one space. They’ve got the fares and the map, and they lock you in by making you create an account. The old system was perfectly fine being able to let us buy passes and have them open and ready for whenever we needed them.

KurageTCD · 7 Aug 2026
1/5Why innovate backwards?
You original was rudimentary, but perfectly fine, if you wanted to move in a different direction, why not move to integrating apple wallet, accepting tap to pay. instead you moved backwards to forcing network requirements pushing out international travelers that don’t have a local carrier. and moving from NFC to QR? you we from adequate to unusable. Why not use Cubic for the card reader, and Littlepay for software, which would allow direct credit/debit card payment, and NFC payment. bus tracking and eta already exist, Transit app or Google maps had better live information. there was not a need to integrate this. i understand you need to make money elsewhere so you don’t need to raise price, but really data collection and selling?

kriztian151 · 7 Aug 2026
3/5When it works it's pretty good
When it's working and real time locations are showing it's a very helpful app. However, frequently entire lines will lose tracking and show no real time schedules. I don't know if it's the infrastructure of the tracking systems or what. But it's impossible to navigate when this happens and you have to just show up at a stop hoping one arrives on schedule. Needs better support in these situations.

PhilTildeman · 7 Aug 2026
1/5Do not trust this app it will leave you stranded.
The bus arrival times and route information in this app have been consistently inaccurate. On multiple occasions, the app showed another bus was coming, only for no bus to arrive. This has left me stranded and caused me to be late for work. The worst experience was missing what turned out to be the last bus of the night because the app incorrectly indicated another bus was on the way. If you depend on public transit to get to work or appointments on time, use this app with caution.

Belfonthgreat · 7 Aug 2026

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Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Name Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Other User Contact Info Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Phone Number Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Contact Info — Physical Address Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Financial Info — Payment Info Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — Device ID Developer declared
Data Linked to You — App Functionality — Identifiers — User ID Developer declared
Data Linked to You — Product Personalization — Contact Info — Email Address Developer declared
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Data Linked to You — Product Personalization — Contact Info — Physical Address Developer declared
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Accessibility

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Versions

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2.45
Updated map to be consistent with the web version of the trip planner Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.46
Bug fixes and performance improvements
2.48
New: Emergency Notifications
2.49
Updated main navigation
2.50
Updated main navigation
2.51
Improved stability and fixed crashes.
2.52
- The app has a new name - Updated menu with Houston Metro resources - Fare card store locations - Bus stops outside the route are now clickable - Ability to plan trips in the "Arrive By" mode
2.53
- New Schedule browser - Updated app menu - Updated Trip Itinerary screen to include fare - Mobile app security and other improvements
2.54
This app was previously called “METRO TRIP” and “ONE to Ride.” The previous RideMETRO app is now called “RideMETRO (original)” and is no longer receiving updates. This is now the official RideMETRO app.
2.56
Stability and UX improvements
2.57
Stability and UX improvements
2.58
Stability and UX improvements
2.59
The route schedule information and the map’s zoom ability have both been improved.
2.60
- New route icons - Updated Recent Stops - New: recent schedules - Updated directions selector - Updated nearby arrivals screen with manual refresh function
2.61
- Updated Trip Planning UX - Lowercase support for improved UX
2.62
Help tips have replaced the tutorial. Inside the app, click on the menu item “Show Help Tips Again” to view all of the help tips.
2.63
Help tips have replaced the tutorial. Inside the app, click on the menu item “Show Help Tips Again” to view all of the help tips.
2.64
General stability enhancements to improve your experience.
2.65
General stability enhancements to improve your experience.
2.66
UX enhancements and stability improvements.
2.67
Stability improvements
2.68
You can now create and fund a virtual fare card inside the app to pay for your rides. The app will provide a QR code that can be scanned below the fare validator on METRO vehicles and rail platforms.
2.69
You can now create and fund a virtual RideMETRO Fare Card inside the app to pay for your rides. The app will provide a QR code that can be scanned below the fare validator on METRO vehicles and rail platforms.
2.70
Create and fund a virtual RideMETRO Fare Card inside the app to pay for your ride. Also the app now remembers your most frequently used destinations for easier trip planning as well as major visual improvements to Stop view, Search, and other screens.
2.71 · 4 Aug 2026
• Transit Centers: search a transit center and see departures for all of its bays in one list • Trip Planner shortcuts: Now / In 15 min / In 30 min / In 1 hr quick times, plus Fastest, Fewer transfers or Least walking options in one tap • Clearer map: new bus stop markers, bus direction arrows and bolder route lines • Bug fixes and accessibility improvements

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Last verified: 7 Aug 2026
Sources: App Store

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