How To Get Home Safely From a Night Out in Austin

It’s holiday party season and there are plenty of ways for you to get home safely if you’ve had too much to drink! Here’s what you need to know:

🚨 Your Parking Ticket May Be Eligible for a Waiver

It happens to the best of us. You go out, indulge a little too much, and end up with a ticket after leaving your car in a downtown parking spot overnight. But I’ve got great news! If you left your car overnight because you responsibly took a taxi, bus, or rideshare home, you can submit an application to have your parking ticket waived. Just be sure to submit this form within one business day after receiving a parking citation.

🚌 CapMetro Has a Late-Night Bus Option

For just $1.25, you can take one of CapMetro’s Night Owl buses home. The buses run every 20 to 30 minutes from midnight to 3 a.m., Mondays through Saturdays. The Night Owl buses run between popular spots like Sixth Street and South Congress Avenue. Find a list of buses online.

🎫 Get an Uber Coupon From Austin Downtown Alliance

During December 2025, Austin Downtown Alliance is offering 50% off Uber vouchers for people traveling in and out of downtown. The vouchers are being released on a weekly basis as funds allow.