VIA to offer free rides to city's tree lighting on Friday

Festivities begin at 3 p.m.

VIA Metropolitan Transit is partnering with H-E-B to offer free rides to Friday's Christmas Tree Lighting in Travis Park.

Passengers just need to let their bus driver know that they're attending the lighting ceremony to get the fare-free ride on all mainline bus service and VIAtrans service for registered patrons.

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The festivities begin at 3 p.m. with live entertainment, food trucks, cookie decorating and more. The lighting ceremony starts at 6 p.m.

If you need more information about routes and scheduling, call 210-362-2020.


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