During the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Friday, July 3 through Sunday July 5, Metrorail will operate on a Covid-19 weekend schedule, with additional service on Saturday, July 4, to accommodate the potential increase in riders for the Salute to America fireworks display. You can track the train and bus in real time at WMATA.com/live and click on "special edition." Beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 4, whether you take Metrorail, Metrobus, or MetroAccess, you won't pay a dime to ride from 5 p.m. until the system closes. WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — To celebrate America’s birthday, Metro will be ramping up its services and will be offering riders fare-free trips on the evening of July 4. NOTE: buses may be subject to detours and service delays for 4th of July events and parades through various towns. See njtransit.com for details. Light Rail: Newark Light Rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. River LINE will operate on a Sunday/holiday schedule. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will operate on a weekend/holiday schedule. MTA Announces July 4th Service Schedule Changes - New York City, NY - New York City Transit trains and buses will be running on a Saturday schedule on July 4. Since the subway doesn’t reach PRG Airport, the bus is the only public transit mode connecting Prague Airport to the city center. Verily, various public bus lines depart from both terminals, while the Airport Express Shuttle Line is the ultimate way to reach Prague’s main train station. On Thursday, July 4, New York City buses will run on a Saturday schedule. Customers should expect delays on all routes near the Hudson River on the evening of July 4 due to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks display. Long Island Rail Road On Thursday, July 4, the LIRR will operate on a Sunday schedule, with off-peak fares in effect all day. What Metro customers need to know for Fourth of July, including supplemental service and travel tips Updated 6/29/22 Important service note: Due to the reduced number of railcars available for service, capacity on Metrorail will be less than previous Independence Days. Public transportation service changes will be in effect for NYC’s trains, buses and commuter rails on the Fourth of July. Celebrate the Fourth of July in Miami BeachThis Independence Day, Miami Beach is lighting up the night with two unforgettable celebrations! In Pictures: Festive Bus Parade Celebrating 100 Years of Regular Bus Service in Prague 23. 6. 2025 More information More information SMART operates Sunday schedules on the following holidays: Fixed Routes that do not have a Sunday schedule do not operate on the above holidays. SMART does not operate Connector service on holidays except for trips pre-arranged according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Copyright 2025 SMART. All Rights Reserved. Bus will run on a Sunday schedule. The RIDE will run on a modifiedSunday schedule. Commuter Rail will run on a weekend schedule. After 9:30 PM, bikes will not be allowed on board on trains. Riders are encouraged to purchase the $10 Holiday Weekend Pass for unlimited travel, July 4 – July 6. There are some fare and schedule changes for MBTA commuters around Boston on July 4.The MBTA is offering free bus, train and ferry service after 9:30 p.m. Thursday.The subway will run on a Metro is increasing service and offering free evening rides on trains and buses for Independence Day celebrations in D.C. Metrorail service will be at rush-hour levels on the afternoon of July Here’s the full schedule: NYC Subway On Friday, July 4th, New York City Transit will run on a Saturday schedule. There will be increased service on the A, C, F, N, 2 and 4 lines in the late afternoon and early evening to accommodate riders attending the Macy’s fireworks show. The extended service will run through the late evening. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Buses On Friday, July 4, New York City buses will run on a Saturday schedule. Customers should expect delays on all routes near Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights on the evening of July 4 due to the Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show. Holidays A Sunday service schedule is operated on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Regularly scheduled service operates on all other holidays. Please note This list is subject to change. Sound Transit and other local transit agencies may not adhere to the same holiday schedule as Metro. Visit other transit agencies' websites for their holiday information.
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