Trinity Metro announced it will be offering free rides on all services throughout Tarrant County on Saturday, July 4 AKA Independence Day.
In a statement, Trinity Metro wrote, “As the United States marks a historic milestone, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Trinity Metro is joining the celebration in a big way — Skip the parking hassle and ride free to holiday gatherings, festivals, and fireworks displays across Tarrant County.”
This deal is applied to trips within Tarrant County on:
- Trinity Metro
- Trinity Metro TEXRail to DFW Airport
- The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter rail line that goes to CentrePoint
- Trinity Metro buses
- Vanpools
- Trinity Metro Bikes
- On-demand rideshare services
Please note that the Cowtown Visitor Shuttles are not included in this promotion and will still require a fee to use on July 4. Additionally, trips to Dallas County will require separate tickets to be purchased for standard fees.
The press release went on to note, “We encourage all customers to review the schedule details and plan ahead so you can focus on celebrating this landmark moment in history.” Below, we’ll go over all the scheduling changes you need to know.
Trinity Metro July 4 schedules
Both the On-Demand Paratransit Bus route 46 and Trinity Metro Bus will be operating on a Sunday schedule on July 4, though they’ll be offering extended late-night service for those attending Fort Worth’s Fourth at Panther Island. For estimated bus times, click here for the full schedule.
The TEXRail will operate on its regular schedule. This link has a complete breakdown of operating hours and stops along the route in Tarrant County so you can plan for your July 4 celebrations accordingly.
On-Demand Rideshare will operate on its regular weekend schedule. It essentially functions the same way as services like Lyft and Uber where you can book your ride with a specific Trinity Metro On-Demand service on your phone. You’ll need to set up an account in advance. Everything you need, including a download link for the app, is right here.
For TRE LINK and Trinity Railway Express (TRE), they’ll be operating on World Cup Non-Matchday Weekend Schedules—click here to take a look at the timings for those. Trinity Metro Bus routes are all conveniently located at this link, and the information you need about Trinity Metro Bikes is available here.
Please note: Service will not be available through CentrePort Circulator.
Customer care is available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and can be accessed by calling 817-215-8600. For tickets, you can visit the Fort Worth Central Station from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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