Ride Free on LA metro This Holiday Season!
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The los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is spreading holiday cheer by offering free rides on it’s extensive bus and rail network on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. This generous initiative ensures Angelenos can enjoy the festivities without worrying about transportation costs.
The free ride period begins at 4 a.m. on both December 24th and December 31st, extending until 3 a.m. on Christmas Day and January 1st, respectively. This means convenient travel options throughout the entire holiday period. The Metro system announced this initiative, providing a welcome gift to commuters during the busy holiday season.
The holiday generosity extends beyond traditional bus and rail services. Metro Micro, the on-demand ride-sharing service, will also be free on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s eve. To access this complimentary service, simply use the code “Merry24” on Christmas Eve and “Ring24” on New Year’s Eve when booking through the Metro app. This offers a convenient choice for shorter trips or those needing door-to-door service.
Metro Bike Share is also joining the festive giveaway, offering free rides from december 24th, 2024, through January 1st, 2025.Use the code “010125” to unlock this eco-amiable transportation option. With numerous stations throughout the city, Bike Share provides a fun and healthy way to explore Los angeles during the holidays.
Extended Service for New Year’s Eve Celebrations
For those ringing in the New year with festive celebrations, Metro is extending its rail service. Lines A, B, D, and E will operate 24-hour service on New Year’s Eve, ensuring a safe and convenient way home after the festivities. Lines C and K will run until 2 a.m.
This commitment to extended service underscores Metro’s dedication to providing reliable transportation options for all Angelenos, regardless of their celebration plans. The added convenience of free rides makes this holiday season even more accessible for everyone.
This initiative comes at a time when Metro is actively working to improve ridership and address safety concerns. Earlier this year, over 400,000 students enrolled in the Metro GoPass program, highlighting the growing reliance on public transportation in the Los Angeles area. The free rides offer a chance to encourage more people to experience the convenience and cost-effectiveness of Metro’s services.
LA Metro Waives Fares for Holiday Cheer: A Q&A with Transit Expert Dr. Emily Chen
Senior Editor: Welcome back to World Today News. Today we’re discussing the exciting news that LA metro will be offering free rides this holiday season. Joining me is Dr. emily Chen, a renowned transit expert and professor of Urban Planning at UCLA. Dr. Chen, thanks for being here.
Dr. Chen: It’s a pleasure to be here. I think this initiative from LA Metro is fantastic news for the city.
Senior Editor: Absolutely. can you walk our readers through what exactly this free fare program entails?
Dr. Chen: This holiday season, LA Metro is making all bus and rail rides completely free on both Christmas Eve and new Year’s Eve. This means Angelenos can get around the city without worrying about fares, making it easy to visit family and friends, attend holiday events, or simply enjoy the festivities.
Senior Editor: That’s wonderful! Are there any time restrictions on these free rides?
Dr. Chen: The free ride period starts at 4:00 am on both December 24th and December 31st, and runs all the way until 3:00 am on Christmas Day and January 1st respectively. So, there’s ample time to take advantage of this generous offer.
Senior Editor: Fantastic. and it truly seems this generosity extends beyond just buses and trains, correct?
Dr. Chen: Yes, that’s right! Metro is also offering free rides on its Metro Micro on-demand ride-sharing service on both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Just use the codes “Merry24″ and “Ring24” when booking through the Metro app. And folks can also enjoy free rides on Metro Bike Share from December 24th through January 1st. Just use the code “010125” to unlock a bike.
Senior Editor: This is truly impressive! Metro seems committed to making holiday travel as easy and accessible as possible. Anything else our readers should know?
Dr. Chen: Yes, there’s extended service for New Year’s Eve celebrations. Lines A, B, D, and E will operate 24-hour service, while Lines C and K will run until 2:00 am. This allows everyone to enjoy the festivities safely and conveniently.
Senior Editor: Dr. Chen, thank you so much for sharing your expertise and insights with us today. This is truly exciting news for Angelenos and hopefully will encourage more people to experience the ease and convenience of public transportation.
Dr. Chen: ** You’re very welcome. It’s my pleasure to spread the word about this fantastic initiative from LA Metro.
