San Francisco, CA -- The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) today announced Muni will offer complementary rides on New Year’s Eve for the 26th consecutive year. Service will be free-of-charge on all Muni routes and lines across the system citywide from 8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, through 5 a.m. on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Muni customers will not need to tap their credit or clipper cards, or use Muni Mobile passes, as Metro fare gates will remain open during the free service period.
“Muni is the best way to enjoy events across San Francisco, and by offering free service on New Year’s Eve, we’re making it easier for our customers to enjoy celebrations safely,” said SFMTA Director of Transportation Julie Kirschbaum. "Despite a challenging financial situation, we’re proud to offer complementary and extra services on New Year’s Eve for 26 years, because we know our customers rely on Muni to get them to and from where they need to be and keeping our customers safe remains our number one priority.”
New Year's Eve Muni Service
During the complementary service period from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.:
- Please do not tag your Clipper® or payment card or phone. If you tag it, you will be charged.
- Please do not activate a MuniMobile ticket. Metro fare gates will be open.
Muni will also provide extra service to prevent crowding, making public transit the best choice to travel safely on this busy night:
Extra Muni Metro subway service, from 8 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.:
- S Shuttle Trains between West Portal Station and 4th & King from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- S Shuttle Trains between Chinatown and 3rd & Mariposa from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Extra bus service, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.:
- 5 Fulton
- 7 Haight/Noriega
- 14 Mission
- 22 Fillmore
- 24 Divisadero
- 25 Treasure Island
- 38 Geary
- 90 Owl
- 91 Owl
- L Owl
- N Owl
- M Bus (westbound only)
New Year’s Eve Fireworks
A free, City-sponsored event with fireworks will occur on The Embarcadero south of the Ferry Building, near Pier 14. Fireworks will take place at midnight and will last for about 15 minutes. Motorists should anticipate delays in the area from approximately 11 p.m. to 1 a.m., and pedestrians are advised to use caution when traveling.
Pier 80 NYE
Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, to Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026: a concert series will be held at Pier 80. For event details visit https://pier80nye.com or fresh start 2026. Motorists should anticipate delays in the area from approximately 11 p.m. to 12 midnight on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights, and 1 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Wednesday night.
Celebrate Safely, Take Muni
Public transportation is strongly encouraged this week to avoid traffic and stay safe on the roads.
All Muni service information, including schedules and stops, will be posted on the New Year's Eve Free Muni and Extra Service Webpage.
ABOUT THE SFMTA
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) is a department of the City and County of San Francisco responsible for the management of all ground transportation in the city. The SFMTA has oversight over the Municipal Railway (Muni) public transit, as well as bicycling, paratransit, parking, traffic, walking, and taxis. Established by voter mandate in 1999, the SFMTA aggregated multiple San Francisco city agencies, including the Department of Parking and Traffic, Muni, and since 2007, the Taxi Commission.
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