Several North Texas transportation agencies are offering free rides to the polls during early voting, which ends on Oct. 30, and on Election Day Nov. 3..
Trinity Metro riders who use any bus, bike, rideshare, or paratransit service, and the TEXRail or TRE, can log onto their GoPass App and type in the code “VOTE26” now until Oct 30. for a free local day pass. Customers can only receive one pass during the early voting period so people are encouraged to pick a day that’s right for them. Riders don’t have to show proof they voted or show proof what polling location they plan to cast a ballot at. All Tarrant County early voting locations can be found here.
People living in Arlington who use Arlington On Demand and the city’s Handitran service can get a free ride when they use the promo code “OCT26VOTE” when booking a ride during the early voting period. They can also use the code “NOV26VOTE” on Election Day. The City's Handitran service is available only to eligible riders who have completed the required application process. Here is a list of early voting locations in Arlington:
- ACTIV Center, 2061 W. Green Oaks Blvd., 76013
- Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St., 76014
- Elzie Odom Athletic Center, 1601 NE Green Oaks Blvd., 76006
- City of Arlington Water Utilities South Service Center, 1100 SW Green Oaks Blvd., 76017
- Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Arlington, 700 E. Abram St., 76010
- Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, EMBD 1105, 2100 Southeast Parkway, 76018
Riders using DART, can also get a free ride only on Election Day when they show their valid voter registration card when hopping on all buses, trains, GoLink, the Dallas Streetcar, Paratransit Services, the Silver Line, and the TRE between EBJ Union Station and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. Riders planning to use GoLink to get to the polls can use the code “VOTENOV3” at checkout.
A linked list of Election Day polling locations for counties inside of DART’s service area.
Another transit agency offering free rides is STAR Transit. It serves Rockwall and Kaufman counties, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer. Riders are simply asked to tell the bus operator they are planning to ride to and from the polls, or they can use the code “ Vote1126” on the STARNow App.
