Clipper changes are here. New Year's Eve: Free rides from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
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SamTrans is once again offering free bus service on New Year’s Eve, giving people a safe, convenient way to enjoy their celebrations without worrying about driving or parking as they ring in the new year. Free fares will be available systemwide from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, through 3 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026.
On New Year’s Day, Thursday, Jan. 1, SamTrans will operate on its holiday service schedule with reduced bus service across the system. Buses will run on Sunday schedules in observance of the holiday. Fixed-route service will operate less frequently than on weekdays, and routes that do not typically run on Sundays will not be in service.
Ride Plus, SamTrans’ on-demand service, will operate its normal schedule within its two service areas of Half Moon Bay/El Granada from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and East Palo Alto/Belle Haven from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Administrative offices of the San Mateo County Transit District, which manages SamTrans, will be closed on New Year’s Day.
The Transit District Customer Service Call Center will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1. Customers may call 1-800-660-4287 to speak with a representative.
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The San Mateo County Transit District operates 74 routes and two on-demand service areas. Funded in part by a half-cent sales tax, the district also provides administrative support for Caltrain and the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. SamTrans has provided bus service to San Mateo County customers since 1976. Check out our most recent Next Stop newsletter and subscribe. Also, follow SamTrans on Facebook, Instagram, Discord and X.
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