TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2019 /CNW/ - Torontonians will enjoy
another year of free TTC rides during New Year's celebrations,
courtesy of Corby Spirit and Wine Limited.
For the seventh consecutive year, the TTC is partnering
with Corby Spirit and Wine to help New Years' revellers stay safe,
by providing a night of free TTC rides. Starting December 31st after 7 p.m., all TTC streetcars, buses and subways
will be free of charge until 7 a.m.
on January 1st.
"New Years' Eve is one of the most celebrated nights of the year
and we want do our part in helping people get home safe," says
Patrick O'Driscoll, President and
CEO of Corby Spirit and Wine Limited. "For the last 7 years we've
provided over 1.2 million rides to Torontonians, keeping our
streets safe on one of the biggest party nights on the calendar,
and we could not be more proud of this partnership and its results
keeping people from driving when they have been drinking."
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is one of Canada's leading distillers and distributors
of spirits and wines, bringing Canadians their favourite brands in
the country, such as J.P. Wiser's Whisky, Absolut Vodka, Jameson
Irish Whiskey and Ungava Gin.
"The TTC is pleased to once again partner with Corby to offer
free service to customers on New Year's Eve," says TTC Chair
Jaye Robinson. "Safety is our number
one priority and we are proud to help Torontonians get to and from
their celebrations safely, especially on such a busy night in the
city."
Corby joined forces this year with the organization Arrive Alive
to continue to raise awareness on the dangers of drinking and
driving. "We are proud to partner with allies like Corby and the
TTC to help get our message across," says Anne Leonard, President of Arrive Alive Drive
Sober. "Corby Safe Rides is a
wonderful initiative. We truly hope Torontonians will benefit from
the free TTC on New Year's Eve and enjoy a safe ride home."
For more information about Corby Safe
Rides and to enter for a chance to win one of 10 prizes of a
year of free TTC transportation, visit CorbySafeRides.ca and
engage on social media using the hashtag #CorbySafeRides.
Late-evening TTC subway service on New Year's Eve will continue
until 4 a.m. on all routes currently
operating Monday through Friday evening service. The last subway
trains and bus routes are as follows:
- Last trains:
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- Last trains on Line 1 leave Union Station at 3:30 a.m. for Finch Station and 3:34 a.m. for Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
Station. The last northbound train on Line 1 will connect at
Bloor-Yonge Station with the last eastbound and westbound trains on
Line 2, and at Sheppard-Yonge Station with the last eastbound train
on Line 4.
- Last trains on Line 2 leave Bloor-Yonge Station at 3:37 a.m. for Kipling Station and 3:37 a.m. for Kennedy Station. The last eastbound
train on Line 2 will connect at Kennedy Station with the last
eastbound train on Line 3.
- Last train on Line 3 leaves Kennedy Station at 4:05 a.m. for McCowan Station.
- Last train on Line 4 leaves Sheppard-Yonge Station at
3:58 a.m. for Don Mills Station
- Free service on all TTC routes in Toronto between 7
p.m. on December 31 and
7 a.m. on January 1
About Corby Spirit and Wine
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited is a leading Canadian manufacturer,
marketer and distributor of spirits and wines. Corby's portfolio of
owned-brands includes some of the most renowned brands in
Canada, including J.P. Wiser's®,
Lot 40®, and Pike Creek® Canadian whiskies, Lamb's® rum, Polar Ice®
vodka, McGuinness® liqueurs, Ungava® gin, Cabot Trail® maple-based
liqueurs and Chic Choc® Spiced rum, and Foreign Affair® wines.
Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard S.A., a global leader in
the spirits and wine industry, Corby also represents leading
international brands such as ABSOLUT® vodka, Chivas Regal®, The
Glenlivet® and Ballantine's® Scotch whiskies, Jameson® Irish
whiskey, Beefeater® gin, Malibu® rum, Kahlúa® liqueur, Mumm®
champagne, and Jacob's Creek®, Wyndham Estate®, Stoneleigh®, Campo
Viejo®, and Kenwood® wines. Corby is a publicly traded company
based in Toronto, Ontario, and
listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols
CSW.A and CSW.B. For further information, please visit our
website or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
SOURCE Corby Spirit and Wine Communications