Now available on Greater Portland Metro
and Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit
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No Change? No Problem. We're making riding the bus even easier.
Our new Tap-to-Ride fare payment option allows bus riders to tap their phone, Apple Watch, or credit card when boarding the bus. No worrying about rates or having the correct amount of change — it’s ridership made easy.
With more buses, more routes and the new Tap-to-Ride payment system, riding the bus has never been easier.
Tap to Ride is especially helpful for visitors to Greater Portland or those new to taking the bus. Just have your credit card or phone (with pay information ready), board the bus, tap your card, and find a seat.
More info on how to ride at: gpmetro.org/how-to-ride
Note: Smartcard and mobile app users should continue to use their DiriGo Pass for frequent riders benefits including fare capping and free transfers.
More info and FAQs: gpmetro.org/fares Schedules and route maps: gpmetro.org/routes
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Fare Increase Effective August 1, 2026 |
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In partnership with Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit (BSOOB Transit), Greater Portland Metro conducted a fare policy review in Winter/Spring 2026. After holding public meetings to provide information and gather feedback several updates were recommended.
On June 25, 2026, the Metro Board of Directors met to review and vote on these recommendations. The recommendation was approved, and fare increases are effective August 1, 2026.
More info and press release:
gpmetro.org/fare-policy |
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New Bus Route this Fall: Between Portland, South Portland, and Scarborough |
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Greater Portland Metro is planning to launch a new bus route between Portland, South Portland, and Scarborough. Route 25 will have daily service between these three communities with planned stops along Congress Street in Portland, State/High Street, VA Clinic (Commercial Street), Route 1 - South Portland, MaineHealth Scarborough (weekdays when open), Route 1 Scarborough, The Downs, and Exit 42 Park and Ride.
Additionally, on-demand Metro Connect service will be available in parts of Scarborough (see green-shaded area) . A similar on-demand service has been operating in Falmouth for more than a year.
More information at: gpmetro.org/scarborough
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Public Meetings July 15 and July 16, 2026 to review Design Concepts, Offer Feedback |
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Greater Portland Metro is in the conceptual design stage of the future Gorham-Westbrook-Portland rapid-transit service, which will be the Greater Portland Region’s first rapid-bus project.
‘Conceptual design’ means designers are identifying where rapid-bus stations, bus lanes, and other infrastructure will be roughly located in Gorham, Westbrook, and Portland.
The project plans to connect Gorham to Westbrook via State Route 25 (also known as Main Street in Gorham, and Conant Street/William Clarke Drive in Westbrook), and Westbrook to Portland via Main Street, Brighton Avenue, Deering Avenue, Congress Street, and Franklin Street.
More information at: gpmetro.org/brt
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