TransLink is once again offering free transit on New Year鈥檚 Eve, from 5 p.m. on Dec. 31 until 5 a.m. on Jan. 1.
But the transit authority says there will be additional service and extended hours on buses, SkyTrain and Canada Line this New Year鈥檚 Eve.
鈥淔are gates will remain open and customers are advised not to tap Compass Cards, Wristbands or Minis,鈥� said a news release. 鈥淐ustomers who begin trips prior to 5 p.m. should tap out, as per normal tapping procedures, to ensure they鈥檙e charged the correct fare.鈥�
Highlights:
- Buses will run on a modified weekday schedule with running additional evening and late-night trips.
- Starting at 2 a.m., all routes will depart from the NightBus District.
- SkyTrain will operate more frequent evening trains and extend service by approximately one hour later.
- SeaBus will extend service by about one hour with the last sailing from Lonsdale Quay at 2 a.m. and Waterfront at 2:22 a.m.
- West Coast Express will runregular westbound servicewith modified eastbound service in the afternoon.
