Metro is a free morning newspaper that is primarily aimed at commuters in the larger cities of the Netherlands, such as Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht. The newspaper was launched in 1999 and has since grown into one of the most popular free daily newspapers in the country. Metro is aimed primarily at young people and busy professionals who want to be quickly informed of the most important news.
Metro offers a quick summary of the day’s news, with short reports on domestic and international news, sports, entertainment, culture and lifestyle. The newspaper has a fresh, accessible tone and emphasises brevity, making it an ideal choice for people who have little time for extensive reading.
