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Chicago offering free CTA rides on New Year’s Eve

In an effort to keep the public safe, Madison’s Metro Transit is offering free rides on its bus routes on Thursday, New Year’s Eve, from 7 p.m. until about 3:30 a.m. Friday. Between 11 p.m. Thursday and 4 a.m. Friday, anyone who needs a ride home should call Via Limo at (708) 349-7700 and mention the Safe Ride Home program.

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Kiewiz said funding from MillerCoors covers the city’s operational costs of about $15,000 for the free rides, which includes staffing and advertising.


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The Chicago Transit Authority will be offering free rides on all buses and trains this New Year’s Eve.

And remember: Don’t touch your Ventra fare card to the turnstiles or fare boxes during the free-ride period. The ride is free.

Kramer says Unity Taxi is working to make it as convienent at possible to get you home safely. The program is paid for by the participating towns and a grant from the Michael P. Gordon Foundation.

It’s New Year’s Eve and you should be planning your night out now before you head out to your destination.

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“If we are able to eliminate one (impaired) person getting behind that wheel, I would tell you that, in itself, is successful”, Kiewiz said of the free rides. But it’s definitely not free. Double-check the estimated fare before arranging pickup.

CTA to provide free train and bus rides on New Year’s Eve