Fare Information

Reminder:
Return to Full Fares - Effective October 1, 2023


The 'Fare Deal' promotion is ending September, 30, 2023.
All bus fares that were reduced to half of their regular price during this promotion will return to regular fare prices on October 1.

Important:
Any organizations or individuals with BLUE single ride tokens:  Please note that these tickets are no longer valid after September 30, 2023.


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There are three ways to pay your METRO fare!

  • DiriGo Pass Card -  Get your DiriGo Pass smartcard at the Metro Pulse at 21 Elm Street in Portland, Saco Transportation Center, or South Portland City Hall and register and add value to your account using a credit or debit card. When you board the bus, tap your DiriGo Pass smartcard to the reader and find a seat. It's that easy.
  • DiriGo Pass on Umo App - Download the UMO Mobility app on your smartphone, register your account, add money using a credit or debit card, and scan the QR code from your phone on the reader when you board the bus, find a seat. 
  • Pay cash - If you prefer to pay cash, you can! Drop the exact fare into the fare box and proceed to find a seat. Drivers cannot make change. If you need to transfer between services, you'll need to pay another fare. Passengers paying with cash are not entitled to free transfers or fare capping benefits.

Click here for full fare fare information, effective after October 1, 2023 -- HERE

No matter how you pay, you may be eligible for a reduced fare. 
Children 5 and under ride free with an adult. 

Customers are strongly encouraged to pay use a DiriGo Pass card or smartphone app. For more information about the DiriGo Pass Mobile app and Smartcard, including instructions (in five languages) on how to download and register the mobile app, eligibility requirements for reduced fare, and benefits including fare capping, click here.

Riders can use their DiriGo Pass on three transit systems:
Greater Portland Metro, Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOB Transit), and South Portland Bus Service.

Click here to go to the Umo portal to log into your DiriGo Pass account.