Houston Metro

Man claims two METRO officers’ actions left him with severe burns

Two Houston METRO officers have been accused of keeping a man restrained for a long time in the Houston heat, causing him severe burns.

September 18, 2020 6:07pm CDT

Several METRO employees test positive for COVID-19

Those who tested positive included two bus operators, a First Transit contract driver for METROLift, and a fare inspector.

June 23, 2020 5:42pm CDT

METRO employee tests positive for COVID-19

METRO is working with public health officials so they can identify and notify any employees who may have been in close contact with the employee. 

April 4, 2020 6:40pm CDT

METRO confirms two new COVID-19 cases

METRO will contact riders who were on that vehicle within 14 days of the time frame in which that contractor last worked. 

April 2, 2020 3:44pm CDT

Two METRO employees test positive for COVID-19

A METRO bus operator and a  METROLift dispatcher have tested positive for coronavirus.

March 29, 2020 10:05pm CDT

METRO suspends fare collection as Coronavirus COVID-19 spreads, among other changes

METRO is making many changes to operations to keep riders safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

March 22, 2020 3:29pm CDT