Orange County Offers Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve

Orange County Offers Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve
An Orange County Transportation Authority bus stop in Costa Mesa, Calif., on March 3, 2021. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
Vanessa Serna
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ORANGE, Calif.—Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) is helping residents ring in the New Year safely by providing free fares on buses from Dec. 31 to Jan. 1.

For 20 years, OCTA has been offering free New Year’s Eve bus rides, with over 162,000 boardings recorded. For this New Year, the special service will run from 6 p.m. on Friday to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday.

“Those who choose to go out to mark the New Year are encouraged to consider taking advantage of the free bus service to help celebrate responsibly,” OCTA said in a statement.

The bus routes operate near Downtown Fullerton, Knott’s Berry Farm, Disneyland, and other popular destinations.

Riders are required to wear a face-covering when on board.

To plan your New Year’s Eve trip in advance, visit the OCTA website here.