OCTA Offers Free New Year’s Eve Bus Rides

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dec. 23, 2025

OCTA Offers Free New Year’s Eve Bus Rides

The long-standing tradition supports people traveling safely as they celebrate the holiday.

ORANGE –The Orange County Transportation Authority will provide free bus rides from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, giving passengers a safe and convenient way to travel to New Years Eve events across Orange County.

Free rides require no special pass – riders can simply board any OC Bus to reach popular destinations, including Downtown Fullerton, Anaheim Garden Walk, and the Anaheim Packing House.

“For over 20 years, OCTA has proudly offered free New Year’s Eve bus rides as part of our commitment to helping people travel safely and efficiently,” said OCTA Chair Doug Chaffee. “Year-round, from buses to rail connections and accessible services, OCTA provides reliable transportation options that help riders reach their destinations with confidence.”

Riders traveling before 6 p.m. are required to pay the regular $2 fare. Youth ages 6–18 and college students riding with the College Pass already enjoy free travel throughout the year.

If you’re planning to use the bus to celebrate the New Year, make sure to plan ahead by checking route details and schedules at www.OCBus.com.

This annual initiative is part of OCTA’s broader commitment to safe, reliable, and community-focused transit. Free ride days have also been offered for Transit Equity Day, Earth Day, and California Clean Air Day. 

For more information on the special New Year’s Eve service, visit www.octa.net/nye. 

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About OCTA: The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail and active transportation. To sign up for more OCTA news, visit octa.net/GetConnected.

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