Miller Lite’s Free Rides Program Returns to Minneapolis for St. Patrick's Day
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 1:10PM
Those in the Mpls/St. Paul area can visit the Metro Transit website to review routes and plan their St. Patrick’s Day travel.
Molson Coors is once again partnering with Metro Transit to activate its Miller Lite Free Rides program for St. Patrick’s Day in the Twin Cities. Minnesotans will have access to fare-free public transportation from 6pm on Tuesday, March 17 to end of service on all Metro Transit routes – both buses and light rail.
Since its debut in Milwaukee in 1988, Free Rides has provided nearly 10 million rides nationwide through partnerships with local transit agencies.
St. Patrick’s Day Free Rides kicks off the 2026 program, which will extend to additional markets during major holidays and community events throughout the year. Further details will be released later in the year.
In 2025, Molson Coors partnered with local transit agencies in eight cities to provide fare-free rides on three different occasions. Last year, the program provided more than 29,000 rides in the Twin Cities area.
To help increase access to free rides on St. Patrick’s Day, Metro Transit has also partnered with the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA), to provide transportation in the southern portion of the Twin Cities.
