I have mixed feelings about METRORail. I've been riding the rail for years to and from the Medical…read moreCenter and NRG for Rodeo Houston and events. The fare is only $1.25 each way and it certainly beats having to pay for parking in these congested areas, however the ride isn't always pleasant. Homeless people continue to use the train, spread out on the benches and hang out to take advantage of the air conditioned cars among the hot Houston summers. Over the past year or so I have noticed that there are more fare inspectors, outfitted in neon yellow shirts, however these hasn't proven to be effective in reducing the homeless presence. Over the years I have seen people smoking on the training, sleeping, and even masturbating....yikes.

This actually deserves 0 stars, however that is not an option. As residents' of Houston who rely on…read moreMetro for transportation, we are concerned about the safety of our daily commutes on the MetroRail. We have to UNFORTUNATELY transfer from the Metro Park-n-Rides to the MetroRail to get into the Medical Center which has become dangerous and increasingly unsafe. The majority about 90% have to use the MetroRail en route to the Medical Center. This means that a large portion of Houston's Workforce is at risk every day due to inadequate transportation options. We want Metro to have more Park-n-Rides go directly into the Medical Center without having to transfer to the MetroRail, just like the Woodlands, Conroe, and Katy does. This will ensure safer travels for commuters. MetroRail also DOES NOT take action addressing safety ANY CONCERNS from it's PAYING passengers! Several people including myself have addressed NUMEROUS times incidents such as harassment, verbal assult, physicial assult, fighting, theft, stalking, threats of violence, transients sleeping on trains, panhandling, etc without any protection or care or concern from Metro Police. Passenger's complain to the drivers of the train and they ignore us, they really don't care. The paying customers are the ones that constantly get harrassed going to and form work, it has become a nightmare. Metro harass paying customers while transients ride free all day long and keep constant madness! The MetroRail is dirty, nasty, and always has foul orders of urine and feces smell. On any given day you will see transients eating, sleeping, drinking, or smoking weed on the train, and do you think they get put off?? NO! Everyone turns a blind eye! Wheeler Ave, Downtown, Main Station are the absolute worst!!

Well, I must say I was surprised when the Metro guy said the metro was free tonight to go The…read moreRolling Stones concert at NRG stadium. No charge for the train ride or to park! What a bargain. And we didn't have to wait in the long traffic lines to park near the stadium either. All in all a great experience! Thanks Metro.

Being one of the cleanest rail stations is very much like being the prettiest troll at a troll…read morepageant. But, there's something still to be said about reaching for the stars, even if you are a station. Situated next to the huge Smith Lands parking lot (primarily for medical center visitors but used during the Rodeo, too), it faces a large apartment complex, which makes for convenient hops for those dwellers who also work in the medical center. The Texas Medical Center stops are either 2 or 3 stops on the northbound line from here. First one is TMC Dryden and second one is the Memorial Hermann Hospital/Zoo stop. If you're having a medical emergency, you could buy your $1.25 ticket, hop on, and stumble into the emergency room. Actually, for liability purposes, scratch that. Call 911 instead. Pro tip: If you have to pee while riding the rail, you can hop off at this stop, enter the Smith Lands parking lot gate, and follow the blue awning path to the shuttle bus stop. There are buildings on either side of the shuttle stop and both have clean air-conditioned bathrooms, complete with sinks, soap, and paper towels. You won't find a gem of knowledge like this in any Houston visitor center brochure. You're welcome.

It's a hit or miss with Flix (they were bought by greyhound so there's that! I really enjoy…read moretraveling by his or train; but some of the drivers are cool and some are just ridiculous and annoying the last one I had was texting and driving AND SWERVING!!! Annnnd the damn bus didn't have WiFi but it is what it is...

Round trip Houston to Austin was ok! Flix Bus is a good option for those who don't have the option…read moreto drive and don't want to pay an arm and a leg for a 45 minute flight. There's multiple departures everyday and it's easy to book a ticket through their website. Upgrades are available to select your seat or pay to have the whole row to yourself. Honestly I wouldn't waste your money on this. Both of my trips were only about half full so it was easy to spread out. Departures were both on time but both arrived a little past the expected arrival time so take that into consideration when trying to plan your day. The bus is clean, has charging outlets at very seat and there's a restroom on board. They are also able to accommodate wheelchairs as there is a lift at the back of the bus. My one complaint is the ride from Houston to Austin had a significant amount of vibrating for the entire ride. Think - that feeling when you first get a flat tire. It was pretty hard to try to nap. Otherwise, no complaints. I would do this again.

If you are attracted to these trains, you may be a Metrosexual…read more I found it pretty amazing to see where all the trains are kept. So many trains! This place is really cool and I think they should offer tours for it because a lot more people are interested in trains than you would think. Well me anyway. Maybe I'm just weird. Unfortunately stepping onto their property counts as trespassing and they're very eager to let you know that. Maybe because this is a low-income area. I wouldn't expect quite that many signs if this thing were in The Woodlands. But welcome to humanity. Anyway if they ever start giving tours I might raise them to four stars. If they give free tours they will get five!

$3 for parking and a $2.50 round-trip ticket on MetroRail can't be beat, especially with the…read moremadness of OTC.

We've been using them for a week and it has been fantastic! They provide door to door service for…read moremy father to go to dialysis. They are responsive, professional and on time. Would highly recommend!

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Uber does okay with Houston! It's working out between the new technology of ride hailing apps and…read morethe old Taxi system. Uber generally gets me to where I wanna go in Houston for relatively cheap, considering the sheer size of this city. There always seem to be people available nearby and have never had to wait more than 15 minutes for a ride or so. Prices are going up. It seems like the drivers are getting pinched more and more. The drivers are often interesting people. You don't really know who you're going to get- it's fun chatting them up, but some just wanna be left alone. I wish there was a setting in the app to let you or the driver know if the other person would rather be left alone. This city is big, that you have to watch it- going from, say, NRG stadium, to the Woodlands could be an expensive endeavor.

Uber markets itself as a beacon of speed, convenience, and innovation, but beneath the glossy…read moreveneer lies a stark truth: the people who move riders and revenue--the drivers--are bearing an unsustainable cost. The current economic model props up a tech platform at the expense of the very workers who provide the service. It is time to reframe ridesharing as a fair marketplace where drivers earn a livable wage after expenses, with transparent economics, reasonable protections, and a path to collective bargaining. First, the present takings are untenable. Drivers frequently report that after platform fees, service charges, surge pricing adjustments, tips, and other pass-through costs, their take-home pay dwindles well below what justifies the hours spent behind the wheel. Uber and similar platforms may tout transparency, but the reality is that hidden surcharges and opaque fare calculations erode the share that should rightly belong to the driver. In many markets, deductions routinely approach or exceed 50 percent of gross rideshare revenue, leaving drivers negotiating margins that barely cover fuel, maintenance, insurance, depreciation, and taxes. This is not a fair marketplace; it is a system that rewards scale and data science while penalizing the very workers who perform the essential labor. Second, the cost of living in the United States compounds this problem. In urban centers where ridesharing is most prevalent, housing, healthcare, insurance, vehicle costs, and fuel are expensive, and these costs climbing year after year. For many drivers, rideshare income is not a supplemental wage but a principal source of income for households. When earnings fail to meet a livable standard, families face stress, debt, and precarious financial stability. The oft-touted "flexibility" of ridesharing comes at a steep price: long hours behind the wheel, relentless vehicle wear and tear, and income volatility that makes budgeting nearly impossible. This isn't a corporate victory--it's a social and economic failure that undervalues the essential role drivers play in moving people, commerce, and communities. Third, the path forward must center drivers as stakeholders, not disposable inputs. The evidence is clear: sustainable, long-term viability for ridesharing requires fair compensation, predictable earnings, and robust protections. A credible solution will involve robust collective action--whether through traditional unions, modern labor coalitions, or worker-owned cooperative models--that can negotiate for fair minimum earnings after expenses, transparent and auditable fare splits, and stable incentives that reduce income volatility. If formal unionization remains challenging in the near term, drivers can still pursue coalitions to negotiate better terms, or explore cooperative platforms that share profits more equitably. An ecosystem that privileges the driver's welfare--while maintaining safety, quality, and reliability for customers--creates a healthier business model for all parties. Fourth, there is a viable pathway to reducing unnecessary platform margins without sacrificing safety and service quality. A system that enables direct driver-to-customer communication could, in theory, reduce commission costs, but it must be designed to preserve safety, payment integrity, and regulatory compliance. Practical avenues include a driver-to-customer marketplace with transparent, flat-rate fees and strong safety protocols; a driver-network feature within existing booking apps that allows opt-in cooperative pricing with clear indicators of reliability; and independent contractor arrangements that empower drivers to set boundaries and negotiate terms collectively. The objective is not to isolate drivers from customers but to create a fairer intermediary framework where value is shared rather than siphoned away. Finally, if Uber remains a U.S.-based company, it bears a responsibility to reflect the living costs and wage standards of American workers. A fair-pay framework must acknowledge the true cost of living in major markets, ensuring a livable wage after expenses, along with benefits and long-term financial security. The path forward should include transparent accounting of earnings and deductions, meaningful channels for collective bargaining and worker representation, and substantive investments in driver welfare--such as fuel efficiency programs, maintenance support, insurance subsidies, and safety enhancements. An ethical, sustainable rideshare model would not merely chase growth metrics or investor returns; it would recognize the indispensable contribution of drivers and reward them with a decent living wage.

Since we were staying very close to the Texas Medical Center, we ended up using the TMC Transit…read moreCenter quite a bit to get around central Houston. It is located right across the street from the light rail station (called strangely enough the TMC Transit Center stop). There is an app to get virtual tickets to ride the buses and trains. It costs $1.25 to be able to use for 2 hours, and $3.00 for unlimited use until 2 am the next day. Most people we noticed were scanning a card, but it seemed for visitors, the app was the best way to go (you need to show the activated screen to the bus driver as you enter). And there are no checks at the train stations. There are a lot of buses coming through here, many at very frequent intervals. The various bus stops didn't seem to have any pattern...we had to just keep walking around until we found the right bus number. Even then it wasn't clear always clear which direction the bus was supposed to go. But because the buses seemed to come around frequently, it would make sense to make sure the bus you were going on is the right direction. My nephew happens to live in an apartment building right next door, so very convenient for him (and he rides free as a student).

It's a nice small train station where we can easily park our cars and ride on a train…read more We got to come here because of the foodie land festival at NRG park. One stop from that parking lot for us and it was easy process! ;) $1.25 one way to the destination! Love it

Metro is the fastest, most stress free way, I've ever gotten to work. There's a stigma about using…read morepublic trans in TX, but I've been surrounded by business professionals the entire time I've used it for work. Has the opportunity to see some familiar faces and make light convo with some new ones (that's not an everyday thing for me). There's the occasional crazy, but that's no indictment on Metro; they render service to EVERYONE! Every interaction I've had with a metro staff person has been beyond professional and super satisfactory. I continue to be thoroughly surprised each time. The trains are clean 90% of the time. There's always some jerk who ignores the no drinking or eating rule and leaves an entire pizza box on the seat. Metro is good about cleaning things up and keeping everyone experience as pleasant as possible. I'll continue to use the light rail, and really recommend it for any commuter.

I came from LA and I can say one the best service that ever had . perfect car super clean ... Best…read morecustomer service , price was decent and car smell heavenly Thank you so much for best service highly recommended A+++

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