Being safe and responsible is key to enjoying any New Year’s Eve celebration, especially if you enjoy a bit too much bubbly. All of RTD’s light rail and bus services are FREE from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, December 31 until 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day, January 1. The free ride service will be available on all RTD bus and rail routes – as well as Access-A-Ride and FlexRide services.
RTD customers can use RTD’s Next Ride app trip planning tool to plan travel on New Year’s Eve with attention to final departure times for commuter rail, light rail and bus services.
RTD will operate regular Monday-Thursday service on New Year’s Eve with routes adjusted to include additional services based on available resources. To plan trips and find route and schedule information, visit rtd-denver.com and access “Plan a Trip” or download RTD’s Next Ride mobile app.
Remember: The city and county of Denver is hosting two fireworks shows on the 16th Street Mall, at 9 p.m. and midnight, that will affect RTD operations:
Service on the Free MallRide will be suspended during these events and operate between shows.
Starting at 8 p.m., the D and H lines will not operate north of Theatre District•Convention Center Station and service on the L Line will be suspended.
New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, RTD services will operate on a holiday schedule and fare collection will resume at 7 a.m.
You’ll find RTD schedules here.
The free rides are in partnership with Molson Coors.