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Ride L.A. Metro for Free This Holiday Season

Ride L.A. Metro for Free This Holiday Season
December 23, 2024
Nahal Garakani - LA Post

L.A. Metro has announced that passengers can enjoy complimentary rides on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, facilitating safe holiday travel, officials shared today. The free rides will be in effect from 4 a.m. on December 24 until 3 a.m. on December 25, providing a cost-free transportation option during the festive season.

In addition to the free rides offered, patrons can avail themselves of complimentary trips on Metro Micro by utilizing the promotional code Merry24, as conveyed by Metro officials. Furthermore, Metro Bike services will be free from December 24 through January 1 by using the code 010125, enhancing transportation accessibility for the public.

Meanwhile, for those utilizing Metrolink services, a $10 Holiday Pass will be available on Christmas Day and New Year's Day, granting unlimited systemwide rides on the day of purchase. This pass can be obtained through the Metrolink mobile app or at station ticket machines under the “Special Event Tickets” category. Additionally, Metrolink ticket holders will benefit from complimentary transfers to various local public transit systems, including L.A. Metro buses and rail lines.

On January 1, seamless connections to Metro's A Line at L.A. Union Station will allow convenient access to Pasadena and the Rose Parade route, facilitating easy travel for L.A. County residents and visitors attending the parade. To ensure timely arrival for parade-goers, Metrolink will augment service on select lines with early-morning trains and adjust schedules on others for trains arriving at L.A. Union Station between 7 and 7:30 a.m.

Additionally, early afternoon trains will be operational post-parade to aid attendees in their return journey. Interested individuals can access the complete Rose Parade service schedule at https://bit.ly/408M4cv, ensuring a well-coordinated and convenient commute for all participants.

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