Metro Micro The Dawn-to-Dusk Lifeline: Five Zones, One Clock

 Metro micro is Metro Transit's on-demand, shared-ride minibus service operating in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metro area. Unlike standard buses, it provides flexible, affordable, door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) pickup and drop-off anywhere within its designated service boundaries. [1, 2, 3, 4]

⏰ Metro Micro Operating Hours

• Weekdays (Monday–Friday): 5:30 AM to 10:30 PM
• Weekends (Saturday–Sunday): 7:00 AM to 10:30 PM
• Holidays: Hours may vary depending on regional transit schedules. [1, 2]

The service has expanded across 5 distinct service zones: [1, 2, 3]

🗺️ The 5 Metro Micro Service Zones

1. North Minneapolis (Launched 2022)
   • Boundaries: Bounded roughly by 34th Ave N, I-94/Mississippi River, Dunwoody Blvd/I-394, and Xerxes Ave N. [1, 2, 3]
2. Roseville (Launched Jan 2025)
   • Boundaries: Bounded roughly by County Road B, Old Highway 8, County Road F, and Victoria Street. Connects directly to the METRO A Line at Rosedale Transit Center. [1, 2, 3]
3. Woodbury (Launched Jan 2025)
   • Boundaries: Covers roughly one-third of Woodbury (13 square miles) along with adjacent slices of Oakdale and Lake Elmo. It connects seamlessly to the METRO Gold Line bus rapid transit. [1, 2, 3]
4. Bloomington (Launched Aug 2025)
   • Boundaries: Serves the zone bordered by 94th St, Highway 169, the Minnesota River, and 3rd Ave. [1]
5. Blaine / Coon Rapids / Spring Lake Park (Launched Sept 2025)
   • Boundaries: Bounded by 117th Avenue to the north, Central Avenue to the east, 81st Avenue NE to the south, and the BNSF rail line/parks to the west. It provides great access around the Northtown Mall area. [1, 2, 3]

📋 Key Service Rules & Pricing

• Fares: Rides cost $2.50 during off-peak hours and $3.25 during peak rush hours. Fares include a free 2.5-hour transfer to standard fixed-route Metro Transit buses and light rail lines. [1, 2]
• Accessibility: All operating vehicles are fully ADA-accessible minibuses equipped with front bike racks. [1, 2]
• Intra-Zone Only: Every trip must completely begin and end within the same designated zone. The service will not drive you from one zone into an entirely different one. [1]

📲 How to Book Your Pickup

You can request an on-demand minibus to your front door using two simple methods:

• The App: Download the official Metro micro mobile app (use a lowercase "m" to distinguish it from a similar service in Los Angeles) via the iOS App Store or Google Play.
• By Phone: You can schedule a ride directly through the Metro Transit call center by dialing 651-602-1170. [1, 2]