INDIANAPOLIS — A Christmas gift to you from IndyGo.

Thursday, the IndyGo board of directors approved free rides on Christmas and New Year's Eve.

The agency says no fare will be charged on all local and rapid transit routes on Christmas day.

On New Year's Eve, rides will be free system-wide from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

IndyGo says it wants to give everyone in the city a safe and accessible travel option this holiday season.