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MBTA to Provide Free Service After 8 PM on New Year’s Ev

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Holiday schedules are available. All subway lines will operate until approximately 3 AM.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is reminding riders that free service on all modes will be available after 8 PM on December 31 through the end of the service day to help support safe celebrations on New Year’s Eve. All subway lines will operate until approximately 3 AM on New Year’s Eve. Full holiday service schedule information is available at mbta.com/holidays.

December 31: Increased New Year’s Eve Service:

  • Subway: All subway lines will operate on a Sunday schedule with increased service after 3 PM. All subway lines will operate until approximately 3 AM.
  • Buses and The RIDE: Buses and The RIDE will operate on a regular Sunday schedule.
  • Ferry: Charlestown ferry services will end at 6 PM.
  • Commuter Rail: The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule and provide late-night service with last trains held at North and South Stations until after midnight. Full details on last train times are available at mbta.com/holidays.
  • CharlieCard Store: The CharlieCard Store will be closed on the observed December 31, New Year’s Eve Day (and also observed on December 29, 2023).

January 1: New Year’s Day Schedule:

  • Sunday Schedule: All subway lines, buses, and The RIDE will operate on a Sunday schedule.
  • Weekend Schedule: The Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.
  • Closed: All ferry services will not operate and the CharlieCard Store will be closed.

For more information, visit mbta.com/holidays or connect with the T on X (the site formerly known as Twitter)@MBTAand @MBTA_CR, Facebook /TheMBTA, Instagram @theMBTA, Threads @thembta, or TikTok@thembta.


The above press release was submitted to us by the MBTA.

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