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Free Valley Metro rides return to Phoenix for New Year’s Eve

A passenger exits a Valley Metro bus via the wheelchair lift.

(Courtesy city of Phoenix)

As revelers prepare to ring in 2026, Molson Coors Beverage Co. is teaming with Valley Metro to offer fare-free rides on New Year’s Eve through Molson Coors’ long-time Free Rides program.

From 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. or end of service on Thursday, Jan. 1, Molson Coors will help Phoenix residents and visitors celebrate responsibly by offering complimentary rides on Valley Metro.

Those planning to ring in 2026 with New Year’s Eve festivities are encouraged to plan ahead for a free ride to or from their celebrations across all transit modes, including bus, rail and paratransit. Plan your trip at valleymetro.org/trip-planner or the Valley Metro app.

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Free Valley Metro rides return to Phoenix for New Year’s Eve

(Courtesy city of Phoenix)

A passenger exits a Valley Metro bus via the wheelchair lift.

Posted Sunday, December 28, 2025 8:00 am

As revelers prepare to ring in 2026, Molson Coors Beverage Co. is teaming with Valley Metro to offer fare-free rides on New Year’s Eve through Molson Coors’ long-time Free Rides program.

Editor's note: The above was republished from a city of Phoenix news release.