Metro’s University Discount Program

To be “Eligible” to participate in the program, a Cincinnati State student must:

1. Be enrolled in classes AND
2. Possess a valid Cincinnati State Photo Identification Card (SurgeID)

CS tickets may only be used by the student who is enrolled at Cincinnati State at the time of registration.

For more information regarding this program, please contact the Office of Student Activities at studentactivities@cincinnatistate.edu.

The Cincinnati State Metro Discount Program is available to Cincinnati State students to help beat high gas prices and parking hassles associated with commuting to school, work, athletic events, shopping and socializing.

• The program allows students to use Transit with the EZfare app to pay their Metro fare. Pay just $1 to ride Metro in any zone, with a transfer for just 50 cents.
  • Due to limitations on the app, you must purchase $1 ride tickets in bundles of $2.
  • You can also purchase a $2 half-fare day pass that provides unlimited rides during the service day on all Hamilton County local service routes.

Find out more about the Transit with EZfare app on the Go Metro site.

1. Download the Transit with the EZfare app, free for Android and Apple devices

2. Create an account with your Cincinnati State email address

1. • If you already have a Transit with EZfare app account using a different email address, you will need to set up a new one using your Cincinnati State assigned email address.
   • Make sure you enable the EZfare ticketing option that will sync to your Transit account.

3. Register for the discount through Cincinnati State here.

4. Please allow 1-2 business days for the CS single ride and CS day pass tickets to appear in your account. You’re ready to purchase your half-fare tickets! Make sure you purchase the ticket you’ll need for your trip BEFORE boarding the bus.

5. When you board a Metro bus, tap your ticket barcode on the validator and show the operator your Cincinnati State student ID.

For more information on how to use the Transit app, please visit Metro’s website or contact our Custom Care Center at 513-632-7575 or customerservice@go-metro.com.

The pass is valid for 1 year after you have signed up while you are a student at Cincinnati State. Once you’ve set up your Transit with EZfare account, Cincinnati State students must opt in by submitting the Metro Discount Pass page in Self-Service. Eligibility is determined at the time of online application.

Tickets in the app are available on the first day of the semester and they expire in 1 year (365 days) from purchase.  At the end of this period, any unused tickets will expire, so purchase your tickets wisely. No refunds will be given.

• Purchase your ticket prior to boarding Metro.
• Tap your phone on the validator on the bus and show your Surge Card to the operator when boarding.
• Tickets may be used 24/7 for unlimited rides per day wherever Metro buses travel.
• Tickets may only be used for the student who is enrolled at Cincinnati State at the time of registration.

For more information on how to use the Transit app, please visit Metro’s website or contact our Custom Care Center at 513-632-7575 or email customerservice@go-metro.com.