{"id":135386,"date":"2026-01-23T18:38:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/135386\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T18:38:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T18:38:27","slug":"via-to-offer-fare-free-rides-to-and-from-san-antonio-area-warming-centers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/135386\/","title":{"rendered":"VIA to offer fare-free rides to and from San Antonio-area warming centers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rides will be offered Saturday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26.<\/p>\n<p>VIA Metropolitan Transit (KSAT)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">SAN ANTONIO \u2013 The VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority will offer fare-free rides to and from San Antonio-area warming centers and resilience hubs ahead of winter weather this weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In a posting on its website and social media, VIA said travelers can ride fare-free Saturday, Jan. 24, through Monday, Jan. 26. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Riders boarding vehicles in the VIA fleet are asked to alert the operator that they intend to travel to a warming center, and let a reservation agent know the same if booking a VIAtrans trip.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Only service animals will be allowed to accompany customers. VIAtrans paratransit customers needing same-day service to or from warming centers should call 311 to book a ride, VIA said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The transit agency said it was continuing to monitor the weather forecast and travel conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cBus, VIAtrans, and VIA Link services will continue to operate as long as it is safe to do so. There are no planned service disruptions at this time,\u201d the posting said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Any route detours or schedule adjustments due to severe weather will be announced on VIA\u2019s Service Alerts page.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">To view all of the warming centers and resilience hubs across San Antonio and Bexar County, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2026\/01\/22\/san-antonio-to-open-overnight-resilience-hubs-this-weekend-for-winter-weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/news\/local\/2026\/01\/22\/san-antonio-to-open-overnight-resilience-hubs-this-weekend-for-winter-weather\/\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For the latest up-to-date forecast information, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/weather\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/weather\/\">KSAT\u2019s Weather Authority<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Read more:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by KSAT &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorMason Hickok headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ksat.com\/team\/MHTR4509MNVZTHMHPOITH\/\" title=\"View Mason Hickok&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mason Hickok<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Mason Hickok is a digital journalist at KSAT. 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