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Houston

Downtown

RYDE services Downtown Houston as METRO's Community Connector service. RYDE offers public on-demand transit rides that connect Downtown Houston’s office towers, retail corridors, and transit hubs. Our service is designed to improve first-and-last-mile access while promoting a cleaner, more accessible urban experience. RYDE supports Houston’s evolving transportation landscape with a smart, people-focused solution.

A METRO Partnership Powering Rides

RYDE operates in Downtown Houston as METRO's Community Connector, offering rides for $1.25 per ride designed to improve mobility across the city’s urban core. Discounted fares, including senior and student discounts, are available for eligible riders. Visit METRO’s fare FAQs for details. Our service connects riders to office buildings, residential towers, hotels, retail spaces, and key public transit hubs, including METRORail and bus lines. With app based, on-demand rides and short wait times, RYDE provides a convenient, reliable solution for first-and-last-mile travel. Whether commuting to work, grabbing lunch, or running errands downtown, passengers can hop on a RYDE vehicle and get where they need to go.

Our shuttles are fully electric and ADA-accessible options are available, supporting Houston’s goals for sustainability and equitable transportation demonstrating a shared commitment to modern, people-first infrastructure. RYDE helps reduce traffic congestion and parking demand while increasing access to businesses and public spaces. It’s a smarter, cleaner way to move through Downtown Houston with no hassle. 

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Hours

Mon–Fri, 7 AM–7 PM

Attractions

Areas of Interest

  • Discovery Green Park
  • George R. Brown Convention Center
  • Downtown Aquarium
  • Market Square Park 
  • Green Street
  • The Rustic 
  • POST Houston
  • Downtown, Federal and Civil Courthouse's
  • Theatre District 
  • Daikin Park 
  • Toyota Center
  • Shell Energy Stadium
  • Metro Red, Green & Purple Line
  • Downtown Transit Center

Hotels

Top Downtown Hotels Including:

  • Four Seasons Hotel
  • Hotel Zaza
  • Marriott Marquis
  • Hilton Americas
  • Hotel Icon
  • Whitehall Houston
  • Cambria Hotel
  • Hilton