Cincinnati Metro’s Back-to-School Bus Boost | Cincinnati News

Cincinnati’s Metro is revving up for back-to-school with three brand-new bus routes launching August 16th, including a direct UC Uptown to Blue Ash Connector, plus 21 tweaked existing lines to smooth commutes. New routes like the 47 and 53 link Northside to Oakley via hotspots like Factory 52, while the UC Connector (Route 70) runs weekday-only between campuses with just two stops. Transit updates happen four times yearly, and this round prioritizes students—with CPS teens over a mile from school still eligible for free passes, plus free rides for parents during first-week drop-off. Upcoming Bus Rapid Transit lines are also on track, with Reading Road slated for mid-2028 and Hamilton Ave following six months later, after community input delays. Check online for updated maps and schedules before you ride. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2e6d36a5531238f7