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Get home for free tonight with no-fare transit across the Metro Vancouver region.

For the 43rd year, TransLink will offer free rides on its buses, SeaBus, SkyTrains and Canada Line beginning at 5 p.m., until Jan. 1 at 5 a.m.

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There will also be increased service and extended hours this evening:

• Buses will run on a modified weekday schedule with extended service on some routes.

• SkyTrain will operate more frequent evening trains and extend service into the night. Last-train times are available below.

• Sea Bus will extend service by one hour, with the last sailing leaving Lonsdale Quay at 2:02 a.m. and Waterfront at 2:22 a.m.

TransLink also encourages partiers to use its NightBus around-the-clock service on several routes, as well as its downtown NightBus District at West Georgia and Granville streets.

Fare gates will stay open during the free 12-hour period and riders will not need to tap in or out. Customers who started their trip prior to 5 p.m. should still tap out to charge the correct fare.

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