CapMetro for Higher Education
CapMetro has a long history of successful partnerships with higher education institutions such as University of Texas at Austin, Austin Community College, St. Edward's University and Huston Tillotson University. With CapMetro for Higher Education, students, faculty and staff can drive less and stretch their personal budgets, while saving schools hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in parking space operation and maintenance.
It just makes sense
- Offer sustainable and affordable transportation solutions
- Reduce parking demand and operating costs
- Save students and employees on parking and vehicle maintenance costs
- Promote a reliable, dependable way to get to campus
- Promote stress-free commutes
Ready to start a transportation program for your school?
Sign Up for CapMetro for Higher Education
Join the nearly 65 percent of higher education entities that offer some form of financial incentive for using public transportation!
New Way to Pay
We rolled out new scanners, a new app and a new reloadable fare card in Spring 2025.
- If you use a UT ID or Spring Green Pass from ACC, continue to swipe your ID/cards at the farebox. ACC digital card holders will receive an email with steps to transfer their account to Umo.
- For college students and staff with only a digital pass in the CapMetro app:
(i.e. City of Austin, Travis County, ACC, St. Edwards University or Huston-Tillotson University)
- Download the Umo app and create an account
- Send an email to farebalances@capmetro.org with your name and the email address associated with your Umo account. We will associate your annual or semester pass with your Umo account.
- If you don't have an existing digital pass, you will need to apply for one through your employer or school.
Are you a student?
CapMetro for Higher Education is a bulk purchasing program available to schools. Please contact your school’s transportation/parking department for more information. All K-12th grade students ride for free with a valid ID!
Contact us at employerprograms@capmetro.org or 512-826-5739 with questions, comments or suggestions.
Don’t Know Where to Start?
Our team will help you plan a transportation program that caters to the needs of your school, students, and employees. Submit the form below and someone from our staff will contact you soon.
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