Seasonal & Holidays
Sarasota County Transit Options Extended On New Year’s Eve
Revelers in Sarasota County will have extended public transportation options on New Year's Eve as the county tries to prevent drunk driving.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — To encourage revelers to stay off the roads if they’ve been drinking on New Year’s Eve, Sarasota County Area Transit services will offer extended ride hours on the holiday.
SCAT’s OnDemand and Siesta Key Breeze Trolley services will remain active until 1 a.m. Saturday, the county said in a news release.
The extended service is part of a “Ride – Don’t Drive” campaign from Sarasota County government and the Florida Department of Health.
Find out what's happening in Sarasotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The county also suggests designating a driver, calling a friend for a ride, or requesting an Uber or Lyft to get home safely.
Regular service hours for OnDemand and the Siesta Key Breeze Trolley will resume on Saturday.
Find out what's happening in Sarasotafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
SCAT buses will operate their regular service hours on Friday and are closed on New Year’s Day.
Related Stories:
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
