MADISON (WKOW) -- Metro transit in Madison is offering free New Year's Eve rides.

From 7 p.m. Dec. 31 to 3:30 a.m. New Year's Day riders will be able to step on and off the bus without paying the usual fare.

Metro Transit is offering the service in conjunction with the Tavern League.

Those hoping to use the Paratransit service need to schedule their ride by 4:30 p.m. Dec. 30 to travel on New Year's Eve.

Metro's call center can be reached at (608) 266-4466 and will be staffed until 1 a.m. New Year's Eve.