METRO, Metropolitan Transit Authority
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is the public transportation provider for the region. Established in 1979, METRO operates and maintains Houston's HOV/HOT system, the Park and Ride system, light rail lines, local fixed route bus systems, and METROLift. METRO currently boasts over 3500 employees.The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is the public transportation provider for the region. Established in 1979, METRO operates and maintains Houston's HOV/HOT system, the Park and Ride system, light rail lines, local fixed route bus systems, and METROLift. METRO currently boasts over 3500 employees.