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Updated: Dec. 28, 10:27 a.m. | Dec. 31, 8:17 a.m.

New Year's Eve revelers: Ring in the new year with friends, not a DWI. 

Those out celebrating have several options, aside from cabs, for getting to and from bars safely and responsibly. Here are a few around the state. 

Miller Lite and Metro Transit are offering free rides on buses and light-rail lines from 6 p.m. Thursday to 3 a.m. Friday. 

Be sure to plan ahead, though — not all routes operate past midnight. 

These two popular ride-sharing services use smartphone apps to connect drivers with people looking for rides. Be mindful of 

 though, when fares rise due to high demand and a low supply of drivers. This is all but certain to happen on New Year's Eve. 

 on the best time to ride: "On New Year's Eve, everyone is looking for rides at exactly the same times. We expect the highest demand — and fares — between 12:30 and 2:30 a.m. For the most affordable rides, request right when the ball drops at midnight or wait until later for prices to return to normal."

For those who do drive earlier in the evening but want to go home with their cars at the end of the night, Minnesota is home to several designated driver services. Check with each company for availability, rates and specific coverage areas. 

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Travelers on New Year's Eve have options for getting around safely and responsibly.

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