December 30, 2014
(Albany, N.Y.) – On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2013, CDTA will offer free rides to customers on all regular route and STAR services beginning at 8:00pm in support of Capital Region Stop DWI efforts. CDTA has provided free service on New Year’s Eve for 30 consecutive years to help discourage “drinking and driving” across the area.
Revelers Have Additional Travel Choice To Celebrate Responsibly
“Our tradition of providing free service gives piece of mind to riders across our region that they can travel safely while ringing in the New Year,” said CDTA Chairman David M. Stackrow. “We encourage tavern owners and party hosts to promote this free service to help ensure a Safe and Happy New Year for everyone.”
On New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013, service will operate on a regular weekday schedule. CDTA will offer free bus service at all regular bus stops from 8:00pm on New Year’s Eve, Tuesday, December 31, 2013 through approximately 2:00am on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.
CDTA is also offering special Saratoga First Night transportation service on New Year’s Eve. Attendees who show First Night buttons may ride for free on all regular Saratoga bus routes and the two shuttle routes from 6:00pm – 1:00am.
On New Year’s Day, Wednesday, January 1, 2014, service will operate on a Sunday/Holiday schedule. Regular weekday service will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2014. CDTA’s Northway Xpress (NX) commuter service will not operate New Year’s Day with regular NX service resuming January 2nd.
Customers who need more information about CDTA’s Holiday schedule can call the CDTA Customer Service Center at 482-8822 or visit www.cdta.org. Customer Service Representatives are on duty weekdays from 6:00am–7:00pm, from 8:00am–6:00pm on Saturdays, and 8:00am–5:00pm on Sundays and holidays. To stay connected with CDTA’s latest news visit facebook.com/CDTAiride or follow us on twitter.com (@CDTA).
