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OCTA to Offer Free Bus Service on New Year’s Eve

To encourage people to travel safely, OCTA will continue its tradition of free bus rides on New Year’s Eve throughout Orange County. From 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014 until 2:30 a.m., Thursday, January 1, 2015, rides on all fixed-route buses will be free.

Over the past 12 years, nearly 100,000 people have taken advantage of this special free bus service.  OCTA provides 600 buses traveling on 77 designated routes with stops at more than 6,500 bus stops in Orange County, making the bus one the safest and most convenient ways to get around on New Year’s Eve. 

This year, OCTA will also offer special extended bus service to First Night in Fullerton so travelers can attend this annual New Year’s event without worrying about traffic and parking. 

Visit octa.net/freenye for details about this free bus service, information about how to ride the bus, and suggestions about New Year’s Eve events that are easily accessible by bus.