METRO Christmas and New Year's Schedule

Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 12/16/2016 05:03 PM CST
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Release Date:
Dec. 16, 2016
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on a New Bus Network,METRORail's expanded system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find information about our T.R.I.P. app, and METRO's Next Bus Arrival texting as well as our free Mobile TIcketing app. 
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In observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays, METRO will operate the following schedule:

Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 (Christmas Eve)

  • Local bus routes will run a Saturday schedule.
  • METRORail service will run a Saturday schedule.
  • Park & Ride routes will not run.

Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

  • Local bus routes will run a Sunday schedule.
  • METRORail service will run a Sunday schedule.
  • Park & Ride routes will not run.

Saturday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

  • Local bus routes will run a Saturday schedule.
  • METRORail service will run a Saturday schedule.
  • Park & Ride routes will not run.

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 (New Year’s Day)

  • Local bus service will run a Sunday schedule.
  • METRORail service will run a Sunday schedule.
  • Park & Ride routes will not operate. 

Mon., Dec. 26, 2016, & Mon., Jan. 2, 2017

  • Local bus service will run a Sunday schedule.
  • METRORail service will run a Sunday schedule.
  • Park & Ride routes will not run. 

METROLIFT HOLIDAY HOURS

In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, METROLift Reservations and Customer Service offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, and Monday, Jan. 2, 2017. All subscription trips will be canceled.

Christmas Holiday 2016

To schedule trips for Saturday, Dec. 24, through Tuesday, Dec. 27, you must call the reservation line at 713-225-6716 on Friday, Dec. 23, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

New Year’s Holiday 2017

To schedule trips for Saturday, Dec. 31, through Tuesday, Jan. 3, you must call the reservation line at 713-225-6716 on Friday, Dec. 30, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For route or schedule information, call 713-635-4000 or 713-635-6993 (TDD). RideMETRO.org

You may also schedule a trip from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. the day before you need to travel by using MACS at 713-225-6716 or MACS-WEB or MACS-WEB screen reader version.

All METRO buses and trains are 100% accessible, with routes across the region to serve you. Call 713-635-4000 or 713-635-6993 (TDD), or visit RideMETRO.org for route, bus stop and train information.

CUSTOMER CARE CENTER HOURS

Call 713-635-4000 for information around the clock with METRO's automated phone system. For hearing-impaired callers and those wishing to speak to a Customer Service Representative, please note the following hours: 

OPEN (8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)

Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016

Saturday, Dec. 31

OPEN (8 a.m. - 8 p.m.)

Monday, Dec. 26

Monday, Jan. 2, 2017

CLOSED

Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 (New Year’s Day)

RIDE STORE AND LOST & FOUND & HOURS

Please note METRO Ride Store and Lost & Found closure dates: 

CLOSED

Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 (Christmas Eve)

Sunday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)

Monday, Dec. 26

Saturday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve)

Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 (New Year’s Day)

Monday, Jan. 2