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PATCO Announces Free Rides for New Year’s Eve into Early New Year’s Day

This week, Delaware River Port Authority  (DRPA) Chairman Ryan N. Boyer and Vice Chair Jeffrey Nash announced that, for the second year in a row, PATCO will offer free rides beginning at 8 p.m. on December 31, 2017 running through 4 a.m. on January 1, 2018. During those hours, fare gates at all stations will be open to allow free passage. If a rider boards right before 4 a.m. and reaches their destination station after 4 a.m. when the gates close, they are asked to pick up the red phone and a Customer Service Agent will open the gate to allow exit.

“PATCO is a safe, responsible alternative for those who want to enjoy New Year’s Eve festivities, without the worry and hassle of driving,” said Chairman Boyer. “Because of the fiscal responsibility that has been exercised throughout the year, PATCO and the DRPA are well positioned to offer this free benefit to our riders. We strongly encourage anyone interested in celebrating New Year’s Eve in Philadelphia or South Jersey, to ride PATCO.”  

“As a frequent PATCO rider – one who actually rode the line last New Years’ Eve – I’m thrilled that we can offer this benefit to our riders,” said Vice Chair Nash. “It’s consistent with our focus on community and we feel that if even one person is safer because of it, it’s entirely worth it.”

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