Community Corner
Free Entertainment Trolley to Debut This Week
"The PickUp" will have its official launch on Friday.
If you're partying in West Hollywood on the weekends, ensuring safe travel back home has just gotten easier, thanks to a new entertainment trolley.
"The PickUp," a free trolley, makes its official launch this week.
It will run up and down Santa Monica Boulevard, from Fairfax Avenue to Robertson Boulevard, from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
"I love the way they look," said West Hollywood Mayor Abbe Land at a kickoff press event on Friday. "They're fun. We wanted something fun to encourage people to use them."
In addition to a free ride, partygoers will also be entertained with on board music by local deejay Derek Monterio and even a photo booth.
Tristan Schukraft, a volunteer with the City of West Hollywood, said the trolley is a great idea for the community.
"People can leave their car at home," he said. "There will be less drunk driving and less congestion."
Riders will also receive local perks as a result with VIP entry at the Abbey and Micky's, half off the first drink at Here Lounge, a free appetizer with an entree at Hugo's and pay only a dollar for their first drink at Fubar.
"The PickUp" will make its official debut at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16, at a kick off event in front of Eleven, Revolver and Micky's on Santa Monica Boulevard.
The pilot project costs $71,000 and is being paid for by the City of West Hollywood.