Molson Coors is once again offering free bus rides for Milwaukee County residents on New Year's Eve.
All Milwaukee County Transit System bus rides will be free beginning at 8 p.m. Dec. 31, according to a Dec. 10 Milwaukee County Transit System news release. The free fares will continue until the end of regular service on all routes.
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In addition to the free fare, service will be extended on the following major routes until 4 a.m. Jan. 1:
- CONNECT 1 BRT: Entire route
- Route 14: Entire route
- Route 18: Broadway and Knapp to 121st and Greenfield
- Route 21: Mayfair Mall to North Avenue and Water Tower
- Route 24: Entire route
- Route 30: Entire route
- PURPLELINE: Entire route
- BLUELINE: Entire route
- GREENLINE: Entire route
"Locals and visitors alike can count on MCTS for a safe and reliable free ride to start the year off right," MCTS President and CEO Steve Fuentes said in the news release. "Whether you’re celebrating in the heart of Cream City or taking in the nightlife at any one of the county’s 19 municipalities, MCTS will get you there safely to bring in the new year."
Milwaukee is one of seven participating cities in the brewing company's Free Rides program. The program also offers free rides for some sporting events and St. Patrick's Day.
How to plan your MCTS route
You can view route maps by visiting RideMCTS.com/schedules or you can download the Umo app to plan your trip. Another way to plan ahead is by using the MCTS website trip planner feature.
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