December 28, 2005 
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Metro to Operate Special Bus, Rail Service for Upcoming New Year's Festivities

• Metro will help ring in a safe 2006 by providing special service for New Year's festivities:

Saturday, Dec. 31

Free rides on both Metro Bus and Rail starting at 9 p.m. New Year's Eve until midnight the following day (27 hours). All Metro Rail Lines (Red, Gold, Green and Blue) will operate all night to help ensure public safety.

Sunday, Jan. 1

All-night service on only the Metro Red Line and Metro Gold Line for public attending the 117^th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena. Regular fares are in effect starting at midnight.

Monday, Jan. 2

Metro will operate a Sunday schedule on all Metro Bus and Rail lines with the exception of the Metro Gold Line. Metro Gold Line service will be more frequent, with additional trains added to accommodate Rose Parade attendees. Regular fares are in effect.

Regular Metro cash fares are $1.25 for a one-way trip and $3 for an all-day pass. To obtain Metro Bus and Rail timetable information, visit www.metro.net or call 1-800-COMMUTE.

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