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RTD providing free rides for New Years Eve

Dec 30, 2024, 7:44 AM | Updated: Dec 31, 2024, 12:10 pm

As we wrap up 2024, we have more options than ever to ensure getting around safely for New Years Eve, such as ride shares services like Uber and Lyft and local taxi cab services.  We now have additional options as RTD is providing free rides for New Years Eve.

Beginning New Years Eve at 7pm through New Years Day at 7am, RTD fares will be free, which includes bus and rail services.  This includes MetroRide, MallRide and Access-a-Ride and Flex Ride.

RTD’s Zero Fare for New Year’s Eve program is being held in partnership with Molson Coors and is the 16th year that free rides have been provided, and over 8 million people have taken advantage of the complimentary rides.

RTD is asking customers to check the schedules online or use their Next Ride app for schedules as not all services will run past midnight.

 Final trains from Denver Union Station:

  • A Line: 1 a.m.
  • B Line: 1:09 a.m.
  • E Line: 11:55 p.m.
  • G Line: 1:01 a.m.
  • N Line: 1:26 a.m.
  • W Line:11:52 p.m.

 Final trains from Theatre District•Convention Center Station:

  • D Line: 12 a.m.
  • H Line: 12:05 a.m.

 Final bus departures from downtown Denver:

  • Final departure from Union Station at 11:52 p.m.
  • Final departure from Civic Center Station at 12:20 a.m.
  • Route 83L: Departs Civic Center Station Gate 5 at 12:10 a.m., after which the station will close
  • Route 15: Departs Union Station at 12:14 a.m. with the Union Station Bus Concourse closing at 12:45 a.m.

Don’t forget in addition to these RTD services, ride share services such as Uber and Lyft are available, as well as local taxi cab services.

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