Oregonians’ Credit Union and Trimet partner to bring safe rides this New Years

TriMet will offer free, systemwide rides on New Year’s Eve after 8 p.m., sponsored by OregoniansCredit Union, to help people get safe rides to and from celebrations.​

What the partnership does

• Oregonians Credit Union is sponsoring TriMet’s New Year’s Eve free-ride program this year, covering fares so riders do not have to pay after 8 p.m. on December 31.​

• The goal is to encourage responsible choices, reduce impaired driving, and make it easier for people to get home safely after ringing in the new year.​

When and where rides are free

• Free rides begin at 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and continue through the end of service, including trips after midnight into the early hours of New Year’s Day.​

• All TriMet buses, MAX light rail lines, and Portland Streetcar are included in the free rides promotion after 8 p.m.​

Service details

• MAX Blue, Green, Orange, and Yellow lines will run with extended late-night service, generally about every 30 minutes, with many trips operating past 2 a.m.​

• LIFT paratransit service is also free after 8 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, and some late-night bus trips along MAX corridors will provide extra overnight coverage.​

How to ride

• No Hop card tap or ticket purchase is needed after 8 p.m.; riders can simply board and ride during the free period.​

• Riders are encouraged to plan trips in advance using TriMet’s online trip planner and to check for real-time updates before and during travel.​

Safety focus

• TriMet emphasizes using transit instead of driving if drinking or staying out late on New Year’s Eve, framing free rides as part of a broader effort to keep streets safer.​

• Riders can report non-urgent safety concerns by calling or texting TriMet’s rider support line, with 911 reserved for emergencies.​