Metro Discount Pass

The Cincinnati State Metro Discount Program is available to Cincinnati State students to help them 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.

• Download Transit with the EZfare app, free for Android and Apple devices
• Set up your account
• IMPORTANT: You must use your Cincinnati State email address when setting up your account; otherwise it will not work with the discount program.
• 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.
•  Submit the Metro Discount Pass in Self-Service (MyCState > Self-Service > Student Finance > “Student Finance” dropdown)
  • Must be done each semester, see “How often do I need to get a new Metro Discount Pass?” below)

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

The pass is valid for one semester only. 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 each semester. 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 on the first day of the following semester. You must register each semester to participate in the discount program.

At the end of the semester, any unused tickets will expire, so purchase your tickets wisely. No refunds will be given.

• 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 the student who is enrolled at Cincinnati State at the time of registration