San Diego County’s two transit agencies are offering free rides on buses, trolleys and trains on New Years Eve so that holiday revelers can end the year safely.
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Wednesday and continuing into the early morning hours Thursday, rides will be free for the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System and North County Transit District.
In addition to complimentary rides, both agencies are offering extra late-night service, with the last trolleys leaving downtown after 2 a.m., and the last COASTER train leaving at 1:20 a.m.
On the SPRINTER in North County, there will be three later trains in each direction.
“The end of the year should be about celebration — that’s why MTS is offering free rides on New Year’s Eve. We want everyone to enjoy the moment and also get home safely,” said Stephen Whitburn, MTS board chair and a San Diego city councilmember.
By expanding service and offering free rides on one of the busiest nights of the year, the agencies aim to discourage impaired driving, and ensure people get home safely as they welcome the new year.
“By offering free rides and extended late-night service on New Year’s Eve, we’re giving riders a reliable, responsible way to celebrate while ensuring everyone has a safe trip home.” said NCTD Board Chair Priya Bhat-Patel, who is also mayor pro tem of Carlsbad.
Detailed schedule and service information for each agency is available online at sdmts.com/newyearseve and GoNCTD.com/NewYearsEve.
The free rides come during a time noted for drunk-driving arrests, and the California Highway Patrol has announced additional patrols during the period.
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