AUSTIN, Texas — CapMetro will suspend fares starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, making it easier for Central Texans to celebrate Independence Day and attend Austin’s annual Symphony Orchestra July 4 Concert & Fireworks.
The celebration is expected to draw thousands of people to Auditorium Shores. With road closures and heavy traffic expected to affect the area throughout the evening, CapMetro said its service offers a convenient way for attendees to get within walking distance of the festivities.
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CapMetro will run a modified holiday schedule on Independence Day, including Sunday-level bus service, Saturday-level rail service and regular Pickup service. UT Shuttle, Night Owl and Express service will not operate.
Several bus routes will serve Auditorium Shores, including Route 1 (North Lamar/South Congress), Route 3 (Burnet/Menchaca), Route 7 (Duval/Dove Springs), Route 10 (South 1st/Red River), Route 20 (Manor Road/Riverside), Route 30 (Barton Creek Square), Rapid Route 801 (North Lamar/South Congress) and Rapid Route 803 (Burnet/South Lamar).
After the fireworks show, CapMetro staff will be stationed at the Vic Mathias Auditorium Shores Station and at South 1st and Riverside to help riders find their way home. The agency also encouraged customers to plan their trip home using the Transit app.