Free TTC to Get You Home
There will be free New Year's Eve rides on the TTC between 12:01am and 4am. Of course this means you'll be able to get home for free, but first you'll need to pay to get where you're going. New for 2011 however, is that from 4pm until midnight TTC employees will be handing out bonus cards with 10 Air Miles reward miles at key subway stations, which is a nice way to start your night. The subway lines and many routes with late night service will be extended until approximately 4am, after which time you'll be paying to ride the Blue Night routes. Visit the link above for more detailed schedule information.
Another Option for Groups and Party-Hoppers
The TTC is also offering a holiday special on Day Passes. The pass will still cost you $10, but from December 24th 2011 to January 8th 2012 you can use it the same way as on weekends. That means a group of up to six people can ride together - a maximum of two adults plus four to five youths 19 and under.
Free Rides on GO Transit, Too
GO Transit is willing to help you get there and back, with free trips on all buses and trains beginning at 7pm on December 31st and continuing until the regular end of service. A few routes have also been extended - check the Schedule Changes page on GOTransit.com for all the details.
Connecting Routes
If you're coming from outside the city to celebrate, you can likely also get a free ride on your local transit system. Get all the details on:
- Free Mississauga Transit from 7pm to 4am
- Free YRT/VIVA rides after 7pm (although some routes may still be impacted by the strike - check the website for updates)
- Free Brampton Transit from 7pm
- Free Durham Region Transit from 8pm
