GGRA Requests BART to Immediately Return to Midnight Service
UPDATE: July 1, 2021
Today, BART announced that late-night limited trains will be added from downtown San Francisco July 15-31st and Midnight service will return Monday-Saturday beginning August 2nd.
From July 15 – July 31 on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, BART will run four trains leaving Embarcadero or Civic Center Stations at 11:30 p.m. These trains will serve limited stops after regular BART service ends and are in addition to the special service for A’s night games and the limited service provided for Giants’ night games.
July 15 – July 31 Service Plan:
- Train 1 – Embarcadero, Civic Center, 16th Street, Daly City
- Train 2 – Civic Center, Embarcadero, West Oakland, MacArthur, Pleasant Hill
- Train 3 – Civic Center, Embarcadero, West Oakland, Bay Fair
- Train 4 – Civic Center, Embarcadero, West Oakland, MacArthur, El Cerrito Del Norte
Starting on August 2, rather than August 30, service throughout the system will extend to midnight Monday – Saturday.
The GGRA has been working to bring this urgent issue to the attention of BART, and we are grateful it resulted in an immediate solution. The conversations that happened and the real desire by the BART Board of Directors, BART staff and BART’s labor partners to quickly find a solution is a testament to how we can solve issues by all working together. This move will make it easier to bring back staff and allow us to reopen more of our restaurants to tourists and residents alike.
Thank you to our partners at the Bay Area Council, SF Travel, The Hotel Council of SF, SF Bar Owners Alliance, California Music and Culture Association, and the American Car Rental Association for your support!
June 29, 2021:
The Golden Gate Restaurant Association (GGRA) has requested BART to immediately return to midnight service. Currently, BART’s last trains depart the end of line at 9pm while midnight service is slated to return August 30.
Ending service early prevents hospitality staff from working evening shifts and returning home via a reliable, affordable transportation option, as well as an operator’s ability to hire those who do not have another way to return home after their shift.
Returning to normal service hours would also allow tourists and Bay Area locals who cannot afford the rideshare prices to return home from evening activities.
BART is an essential public service, and extending its hours to midnight is a crucial step in supporting San Francisco employees, residents, and visitors.
You can read GGRA’s letter of support here. This letter was sent to the BART Board of Directors and was co-signed by:
- Joe D’Alessandro, President & CEO, San Francisco Travel Association
- Kevin Carroll, President & CEO, Hotel Council of San Francisco
- Ben Bleiman, Founder, San Francisco Bar Owner Alliance and Chairman, California Music and Culture Association
- Sharky Laguana, President, American Car Rental Association
You can also find the Bay Area Council’s letter of support here.
