Being safe and responsible is key to enjoying any New Year’s Eve celebration, especially if you enjoy a bit too much bubbly. All of RTD’s light rail and bus services are FREE from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, December 31 until 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day, January 1. The free ride service will be available on all RTD bus and rail routes – as well as MetroRide, MallRide and Commuter Rail services.
RTD customers are encouraged to plan ahead this New Year’s Eve by using the Next Ride trip planner and reviewing schedules for the services they intend to use.
RTD will operate regular service following Saturday and Sunday schedules, providing additional service where possible. To plan trips and find route and schedule information, visit rtd-denver.com.
Remember: The city and county of Denver is hosting two fireworks shows on the 16th Street Mall, at 9 p.m. and midnight, that will affect RTD operations:
RTD will not operate the D, H and L light rail lines during two New Year’s Eve fireworks shows in downtown Denver.
However, the agency’s Free MallRide shuttle will continue service on 15th and 17th streets during the events.
- Starting at 8 p.m., D and H Line trains will not operate north of Theatre District•Convention Center Station. The trains will operate normally south of Theatre District•Convention Center Station
- L Line service will be suspended from 8 p.m. through the end of service; customers are encouraged to consider using bus Route 43 as an alternative service
- Free MallRide service on the 15th and 17th streets will continue during both events
- Customers using downtown routes should allow extra time for delays and detours, which may also affect scheduled connecting bus and rail trips
You’ll find RTD schedules here.