Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is again offering free rides on all transit routes on New Year’s Eve, providing a safe travel option for both locals and visitors celebrating the holiday.
From 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day, transit riders can board any vehicle on the RTC’s 39 bus routes without purchasing a pass or presenting fare.
The free rides include the Deuce on the Strip, as well as other major streets with direct access to and from the Strip.
Transit service to both the Strip and downtown Las Vegas is available from the South Strip Transit Terminal (6675 S. Gilespie St.) via the Deuce and Route 109 Maryland Parkway.
The RTC is telling riders to plan for significant transit detours on New Year’s Eve using the rideRTC transit app, which provides real-time information about bus locations and arrival times. For complete detour and route details, visit rtcsnv.com/newyears.
Additionally, the RTC transit system will operate on a Sunday schedule for transit service valley-wide on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25, and on New Year’s Day, Monday, Jan. 1.