Metro to roll out new fares in April Simpler fare structure will make riding the bus even easier (Source: WXIX) By FOX19 Digital Staff | March 4, 2021 at 9:45 AM EST - Updated March 4 at 9:45 AM CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Metro will roll out new fares starting Sunday, April 4. Metro said riders will see a simpler fare structure that makes riding the bus even easier. Metro’s across-the-board fare simplification will eliminate all zones and zone fares, transitioning from six zone-fare rates to just three fare types: $2.00 fare for all Hamilton County local routes $2.65 fare for all Hamilton County express routes $3.75 fare for Suburban County express routes that service Warren, Butler and Clermont counties