December 13, 2004
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Metro to Provide Free Rides on New Year's Eve

• Free rides help make holiday traveling safe, reduce traffic congestion

Metro will provide free rides on all Metro Bus and Rail lines this New Year's Eve in an effort to provide safe transportation to residents and reduce traffic congestion on the county's streets and freeways.

All Metro Bus and Rail lines will be free from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Holiday travelers using the system after 2 a.m. can purchase one-way tickets for $1.25 or unlimited daily tickets using the $3 Metro Day Pass. Passes can be used for traveling on both Metro Bus and Rail, and are valid from the time of purchase until 2 a.m. the next day. Tickets can be purchased on board Metro Buses or at ticket vending machines at Metro Rail stations.

On New Year's Day, Metro Bus and Rail will operate on holiday schedule. To obtain specific timetable information, visit WWW.METRO.NET or call 1-800-C-O-M-M-U-T-E.

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