Once again this year, the TTC will be offering free service for New Year's Eve revellers trying to make their way home.
On January 1, revellers can ride the TTC for free between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m., the Toronto Transit Commission announced Friday.
The Toronto Entertainment Alliance, a coalition of entertainment groups that include Liberty Entertainment Group, Molson Coors Canada, The Keg restaurants and others, has again raised the necessary funds to ensure the free service, which is expected to be used by about 100,000 people.
About $85,000 was required to off-set the TTC's loss of revenue.
"On behalf of the TTC and its riders, I would like to thank the Toronto Entertainment Alliance for providing this important service that will make New Year's celebrations safer and more accessible for everyone," TTC Chair Adam Giambrone said in a statement.
"Our customers' well-being is always our number one priority. This initiative will make their trip home easy and safe, by providing them with complimentary TTC service. Now our second year, our hope is that this initiative will continue for many future New Year's Eve celebrations," said Nick Di Donato of Liberty Entertainment Group.
"We encourage everyone to celebrate the season and make sure everyone has a plan to return home safely. Let the TTC be your designated driver this New Year's Eve," said Ferg Devins of Molson Coors Canada.
All TTC subway, bus and streetcar routes will operate until 4 a.m. Wheel-Trans will operate until 3 a.m. The TTC's Blue Night network will operate after 4 a.m. until regular subway service resumes at 9 a.m.
