Ride Guide! Stay safe on New Year's Eve with these transportation options

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- You've planned what you're going to wear, where you're going to go, and who you're going to meet, but have you planned how you're getting home? Check out these options for getting around Houston safely on New Year's Eve.

1. Yellow Cab - Book a ride by calling 713-236-1111, or requesting a ride via www.houstonyellowcab.com or the Free HAIL A CAB App. The app uses GPS to find your location and book a ride.
2. The Houston Wave - Houston's Jitney Shuttle will pick you up and drop you off at your selected location. You can hop on and off all night for just $20 pre-paid on New Year's Eve if you book in advance, on and off privileges increase to $25 for day-of reservations. $15 flat per trip. Book by calling 713-836-WAVE or going to www.thehoustonwave.com. Expect a party with fun music, flashing lights, and new friends.
3. UBER - The ride sharing app uses your smart phone to dispatch local drivers to your location. Fares are subject to "surge pricing," meaning fares increase with increased demand. Be sure to enter your drop-off location for a fare estimate. If surge pricing is in effect, the app will notify you. You can choose to wait it out by clicking "Notify Me If Surge Ends." If you are a new rider, you will have to register, download the app, and add payment information before using the service. Enter promo code "HOUSTON" for up to $20 off your first ride. www.uber.com
4. METRO - Buses and METRORail are free from 6PM New Year's Eve until 6AM New Year's Day. METRORail hours are extended to 2pm.
5. AAA Tipsy Tow - Impaired drivers or passengers of impaired drivers can call 1-800-AAA-HELP for a free tow home of up to 10 miles. Regular AAA Texas-contracted roadside service truck will be dispatched.

Ring in 2015 safely by planning not to drink and drive!