News You can Use for the Holidays from Foothill Transit

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Ring in the New Year with Free Rides

Celebrate the arrival of 2025 worry-free! We’re giving you FREE rides to and from all your New Year’s festivities. Hop on board and let us be your designated driver from 9:00pm on Tuesday (December 31, 2024) to 2:00am on Wednesday (January 1, 2025).

So, go ahead—dance, toast, and cheer as the clock strikes midnight. We’ll make sure you get to your celebration and back home safely. Let’s start the year off on the right ride. Happy New Year!

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Prepare for the Winter Holiday Schedules

All bus lines will run according to their Weekend or Sunday schedule in observance of Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25) and New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1).

Only the following lines will be in service:

178, 185, 187, 188, 190, 194, 195, 197, 269, 270, 272, 274, 280, 281, 282, 284, 285, 286, 289, 291, 480, 482, 486, 488, 492, and Silver Streak

The Transit Stores and 1-800-RIDE-INFO phone lines have special hours also.

Tuesday, December 24

1-800-RIDE-INFO: open 10am to 3pm

Transit Stores: CLOSED

Wednesday, December 25

1-800-RIDE-INFO: CLOSED

Transit Stores: CLOSED

Regular bus and Transit Stores schedule resumes on Thursday, December 26 and Thursday, January 2.

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New Look, Same Bus Book: It’s here!

It’s here! We’ve given the Bus Book a fresh makeover to make finding what you need easier and quicker than ever. With cleaner schedules, easier-to-read maps, and a compact design, it’s perfect to take on the go.

Get yours at our Transit Stores, local libraries, community centers, and more. Can’t get to one of these locations? Fill out this form and we will mail you one copy. Contact Linda Apodaca at lapodaca@foothilltransit.org if you’d like a set of Bus Books delivered to your location to share with others.

Shop Safely and Stress-Free with Foothill Transit This Holiday Season

Why worry about traffic and parking this holiday season when you can hop on a Foothill Transit bus and let us do the driving?

Major shopping destinations are just a ride away! Explore Westfield Santa Anita Mall (Line 187), hunt for deals at The Plaza West Covina (Line 281), or find holiday treasures at Eastland Center in West Covina (Lines 190, 281).

Remember some Bus Safety Tips while riding:

Plan Ahead: Use Foothill Transit’s trip planner to check routes and schedules in advance.
Stay Visible: Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially during evening trips.
Keep Valuables Secure: Hold your shopping bags close and keep personal items like wallets and phones zipped away.
Stay Alert: Keep an eye on your surroundings and avoid distractions like your phone.
Be Kind: Offer your seat to those who may need it, such as seniors or parents with children.
Follow Rules: Listen to the driver and adhere to all posted safety signs and instructions.