Insider news for OC transit riders
December 2024

Ride the Bus FREE on New Year’s Eve

‘Tis the season to enjoy OC Bus! Go ahead and celebrate. Bus rides are free! Let OC Bus get you to your destination and back safely. Enjoy free rides on fixed-route buses from 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, until 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 1. Before you go, plan your trip with the convenient Transit App. We appreciate the opportunity to help keep you safe while traveling during the holidays and beyond.
 

Ride the Train to the Rose Parade and More for Only $10

Enjoy visits with family and friends and special holiday events with Metrolink’s  $10 Holiday Pass for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. On both Wednesday, Dec. 25, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, riders can use the $10 Holiday Pass to take unlimited trips anywhere Metrolink travels on the day the pass is purchased.

To accommodate those traveling to the Rose Parade on Wednesday, Jan. 1, Metrolink will operate special train service on the 91/Perris and Orange County lines to get riders to Pasadena on time to see the floats, bands and equestrians march down Colorado Boulevard. Learn more here. 

Five Ways to Recharge with OC Bus

Holidays are wonderful, but they sure are stressful. Take a quick break with this video and de-stress with Melina and Jen as they recharge five ways on OC Bus, including meditating, reading, learning, journaling and enjoying entertainment.

Insider Tip: Watch for a cameo by OC Bus coach operator Jaime Caicedo, a former OCTA employee of the month, who reminds us that these relaxing activities are unique to bus riding. As Jaime says, “Can’t do that while driving!”

Discover more ways to boost your well-being on OC Bus and enter for a chance to win a FREE 30-Day bus pass and annual subscription to the Happier meditation app. 

Help Improve Bus Stop Safety and Access

We’re preparing a plan to improve safety and access at OC Bus transit stops and need your feedback about walking or bicycling to OC Bus stops. As part of the plan, safety and accessibility recommendations will be created for bus stops across Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana. These stops serve more than an average of 300 daily riders each, benefiting approximately 12,500 riders every day.

Take the survey and learn more about the project here. We appreciate your input.

Thanks for Voting OC Bus the Most Popular Transit System in the Country

Thanks, Transit App users! In a nationwide survey, more than 100,000 app users ranked their transit systems across eight categories. We placed first as the agency most likely to be recommended by riders to their friends and family and were among the top agencies for customer service. We appreciate you!

Christmas Day (December 25) and New Year’s Day (January 1) Schedule

Please note the following schedule changes:
  • Both days, OC Bus will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule
  • Both days, Metrolink will provide service regularly available on weekends as well as the $10 Holiday Pass 
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