Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky offers free rides Christmas day

The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky will offer free rides on Christmas day, according to a news release from the organization.

There will be no cost for riders on any Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky vehicles, including fixed-route buses, the Southbank Shuttle and the Regional Area Mobility Program throughout Thursday, Dec. 25.

The transit organization serves Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties and downtown Cincinnati. Routes will look a little different on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, as drivers will be operating on a Sunday schedule.

On Sundays, the transit authority’s vehicles start running about an hour later and stop running about an hour earlier. Route schedules can be found on the transit authority’s website.

“Offering free service on Christmas Day is one small way we can give back to the community we’re proud to serve,” said Jenny Kammes, marketing manager for the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky. “We hope this helps families connect with loved ones and makes the holiday a little easier for everyone.”

The Cincinnati Metro will still be charging for fares. Cincinnati’s public transportation will operate on a weekday schedule on Dec. 24 but will operate on a Sunday schedule on Dec. 25. Some Metro routes don’t operate on Sundays. View the schedule on Metro’s website.