Is the Austin Metro free for UT students?


Is the Austin Metro free for UT students? UT students, faculty and staff ride all CapMetro services for free when they swipe their valid IDs. The shuttle system is open to the general public, but non-students pay a Local fare.


Are Austin buses free?

With our High-Frequency Network, buying a Day Pass is your best bet. A Single Ride Local Pass costs $1.25 and will take you where you want to go. But if you want to get back, it'll cost another $1.25 for the Single Ride Pass.