Traffic & Transit
CapMetro Adjusts New Year's Holiday Schedule In Austin
While riders are asked to limit trips to essential errands over the holiday, bus trips will be offered for free after 5 p.m. on Thursday.
AUSTIN, TX — Capital Metro, the city's transit agency, has issued service adjustments for the New Year's holiday period that includes free rides on Thursday.
CapMetro bus trips will be free after 5 p.m. on Thursday, excluding MetroBike. MetroRail will end service with the last train from the Downtown Station at 7:18 p.m.
On Friday, Sunday level service will be offered but with no MetroRail, Pickup or MetroExpress. MetroAccess subscription trips will be canceled. Those needing to schedule a MetroAccess trip on Friday are directed to call (512) 852-7272 to schedule a trip.
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CapMetro asks customers to limit travel to essential trips in accordance with Stage 5 restrictions, and follow all COVID-19 guidelines during their trips.
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