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Bring in the New Year with Halifax Transit! Enjoy free service on Dec. 31, starting at 6 p.m. in support of MADD Halifax. Over 40 bus routes & the Alderney Ferry will also offer extended service hours.
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Free and Extended Service on New Year’s Eve
Halifax Transit is pleased to offer free fares for all riders after 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve (December 31) in support of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.). In lieu of fares, a donation to M.A.D.D. Halifax Regional Chapter would be appreciated. Donations to M.A.D.D. will be accepted at Halifax Ferry terminal from 6:00 p.m. until end of service.
Halifax Transit would like to remind riders using tickets on HFXGO, that they do not need to activate their ticket during free fares events. A banner message will be displayed on the HFXGO app to help remind riders of free fares after 6:00 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.
If you are concerned that you have activated a fare option on HFXGO during the free fares period, please call 311 for assistance.
Access-A-Bus
Access-A-Bus riders also enjoy free fares after 6:00 p.m. until regular service hours end. Travelling later into the night on New Year’s Eve? Learn more about additional accessible transportation options in HRM.
Ferry Service
On New Year’s Eve, Alderney Ferry will have 30-minute service until 2:00 a.m. with the last trip departing from Alderney Ferry terminal at 1:30 a.m. and Halifax Ferry terminal at 1:45 a.m.
Woodside Ferry will not be operating on New Year’s Eve.
