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Holiday Bus Service Changes Across Texas

Marina Fatina by Marina Fatina
December 21, 2024
in Events, Insider Reports, Lifestyle, Regions, Travel
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Holiday Bus Service Changes Across Texas

By Jason Lawrence from New York - Dallas Area Rapid Transit New Flyer Xcelsior, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=101089104

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With the holidays approaching, transit services across Texas are adjusting their schedules to accommodate riders and ensure flexibility for drivers. Below is a summary of bus and transit service schedule changes for major cities, including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

  • Holiday Dates: December 24, 25, 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025
  • Key Changes:
    • December 24 (Christmas Eve): Buses and light rail operate on a weekend schedule; GoLink and Paratransit operate normally.
    • December 25 (Christmas Day): Weekend schedule for buses and light rail; no TRE service; limited GoLink operations; Paratransit subscription trips canceled except for dialysis appointments.
    • December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Weekend schedule; free rides on all services starting at 6:00 PM.
    • January 1 (New Year’s Day): Weekend schedule for buses and light rail; no TRE service; Paratransit subscription trips canceled except for dialysis appointments.

For detailed schedules and updates, visit DART.org.

Houston METRO

  • Holiday Dates: December 24, 25, 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025
  • Key Changes:
    • December 24 (Christmas Eve): Regular schedules for buses, METRORail, and METRO curb2curb.
    • December 25 (Christmas Day): Sunday schedule for local buses, METRORail, and METRO curb2curb; Park & Ride buses will not operate; METROLift service canceled.
    • December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Regular schedules for buses and METRORail; free rides after 5:00 PM; METRORail service extended to 2:30 AM.
    • January 1 (New Year’s Day): Sunday schedule for buses, METRORail, and METRO curb2curb; Park & Ride buses and METROLift service canceled.

For trip planning, visit RideMETRO.org.

Austin CapMetro

  • Holiday Dates: December 25, 2024, and December 31, 2024
  • Key Changes:
    • December 25 (Christmas Day): Reduced Sunday service; no rail, UT service, Night Owl, or Express service; no Pickup service.
    • December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Regular bus service; rail service extended to 2:30 AM; free rides after 5:00 PM.

Details are available at CapMetro.org.

San Antonio VIA

  • Holiday Dates: December 25, 2024, and December 31, 2024
  • Key Changes:
    • December 25 (Christmas Day): Buses operate on a Sunday schedule.
    • December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Buses operate on a Saturday schedule.

For more information on holiday schedules and accessibility options, visit VIAinfo.net.

General Tips for Holiday Transit Riders

  1. Plan Ahead: Check the updated schedules on transit websites or apps before traveling.
  2. Free Rides: Take advantage of free rides offered on New Year’s Eve in Dallas and Austin.
  3. Accessibility: Ensure your route accommodates specific needs, such as bike racks or Paratransit services.
  4. Holiday Closures: Note that many customer service and lost-and-found offices may have limited hours or be closed on major holidays.
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Marina Fatina

Marina Fatina

Part of Texas Epoch Media Group since 2012 . Graduated University of Houston with BA in Broadcast Journalism and now work as a local Houston Reporter and videographer for Texas Insider and NTD.

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