HOUSTON, Texas – As the 2025-2026 school year approaches next week for most Houston area students, the state’s largest district, the Houston Independent School District, has officially launched its partnership with METRO, the city’s public transportation agency.

Earlier this year, HISD announced the collaboration to provide free rides for students in grades nine through 12 who live more than two miles from their zoned campus or are enrolled in a magnet program.

So far, approximately 600 students have signed up for the free service, and the district hopes to reach its goal of 1,000 before Tuesday.

Houston ISD transportation requests still open for 2025–26 school year

On Monday at 10 p.m., KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Joel Eisenbaum will take a closer look at HISD’s partnership with ME

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