As we welcome 2026, VTA is once again here to help you celebrate safely and stress-free.
In keeping with our annual New Year’s Eve tradition, VTA will offer free rides on all buses and light rail starting at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, through 5 a.m. on Thursday, January 1. Whether you’re meeting friends, heading to a celebration, or simply enjoying a countdown night out, you can rely on us to get you where you need to go—no parking, no traffic, no fare required; let us be your designated drivers for the night.
To support late-night festivities, VTA will also operate extended service on:
These extended trips make it easier to get home safely after midnight and ensure added reliability during peak celebration hours.
VTA will run a regular weekday schedule on New Year’s Eve and a Sunday/Holiday schedule on New Year’s Day. We encourage riders to plan early by using VTA’s Trip Planner, Transit App, or by checking vta.org for real-time updates.
From all of us at VTA, thank you for riding with us throughout 2025. We wish you a joyful, safe, and healthy start to 2026— we’re honored to be part of your journey.