Celebrate stress-free on New Year's Eve! Ride OC Bus FREE for a safe ride to your destination and back.
Free rides start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 until 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Heading out before 6 p.m.? Bus rides will be regular fare and rides will only be free after 6 p.m.
If you have a Wave card or the Wave mobile app, please tap or scan it. You won’t be charged!
Literally wave your Wave card in front of the validator, wait for the green light, and you’ll be ready to ride.
Hold your smartphone underneath the validator using the Wave Mobile App displaying your QR code and wait for the green light!
Not using Wave yet? Don't worry. Just climb onboard and enjoy the free ride on New Year’s Eve.
For future rides, get a Wave card and experience the joys of this pay-as-you-ride system that always ensures you receive the best fare.
Take advantage of your free OC Bus rides and ring in the New Year at one of these celebrations:
Downtown Plaza, 125 E Wilshire Avenue, Fullerton
December 31: 7 p.m. to midnight
Free and family-friendly!
OC Bus Route: 43
Anaheim Packing House, 440 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim
December 31: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Listen to the music of Full Tilt Boogie at a free early evening event.
OC Bus Routes: 47, 42 or 43
STC Anaheim GardenWalk, 400 W Disney Way, Anaheim
December 31: 5 p.m. to January 1, 1 a.m.
Celebrate the New Year with live bands, stage performances, and a vibrant community dance party - free!
OC Bus Routes: 50 or 43
1. Get real-time departure times for nearby routes, plan your trip, and view service alerts.
2. Download the FREE Transit App from the Apple Store or Google Play Store
Free Group Training Online
Our new Transit Training workshops are the perfect solution for those who want to develop confident bus-riding skills online before heading out to explore Orange County. In addition to English, workshops are available upon request in Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean and Mandarin. Designed for groups of 10 to 20 people, registrants can participate from the comfort and safety of their homes.
