For millions of Americans, reliable transportation can be a major obstacle to voting. Public transit agencies and community organizations across Michigan are working to address this challenge by offering free and discounted rides to the polls.
Voters should verify their polling location and check reservation deadlines, eligibility requirements, and service areas when making ride plans.
Here are free and discounted rides to polling locations in Michigan on Tuesday, Nov. 3:
Statewide
- Rideshare2Vote: Rides are available throughout Michigan. Request a ride by contacting 888-977-2250 or filling out this online form.
- Lyft: Receive a 50% discount, up to $10, on a ride to your polling place by entering VOTE26 into the Lyft app before Tuesday, Nov. 3. The offer is available on rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter rides, from 5 a.m.-10 p.m. local time on Election Day.
Mid Michigan
Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham County
- The tri-county region’s three transit agencies, CATA, EATRAN, and Clinton Transit, are offering free systemwide rides. Reservation requirements and hours of operation are location-dependent. Click here for details.
Genesee County
- Mass Transportation Authority (MTA): Rides are available within Genesee County through 8 p.m. using its local fixed-route buses and Your Ride services. Schedule a Your Ride at least one day in advance by contacting 810-767-5541.
Southeast Michigan
Canton, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, and Melvindale
- ACCESS: Get more information and schedule a ride by contacting 313-998-6949.
Washtenaw County
- The Ride, People’s Express, WAVE Rides for All: Rides are available throughout Washtenaw County. Use the Election Day ride finder to arrange transportation to the polls. Contact Washtenaw County Administration at 734-476-2192 with questions.
Wayne County
- Detroit Bus Company: Rides are available from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park. Sign your group up for a ride by Nov. 2 or request a ride by contacting (313) 444-2871.
- Warriors on Wheels of Metro Detroit: Rides are available from 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. in Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park for seniors and voters with disabilities. Request a ride by contacting 313-251-5777 or filling out the online form. Rides are wheelchair accessible.
West Michigan
Ottawa County
- Harbor Transit: Rides are available to and from polling locations within the service area.
- Grand Valley State University (GVSU) Voter Vans: Rides will leave and return to GVSU Kirkhof parking approximately every 30 minutes on Nov. 3 between 8 a.m.-8 p.m. to take GVSU students to and from polling locations. Drop-off and pick-up locations include:
- Allendale Township Clerk for those who live in Allendale and need to register and vote using their Allendale address.
- Life Stream Church for those already registered in Allendale.
- Georgetown Township Clerk for those who live in Georgetown and need to register and vote using their Georgetown address.
- Wellspring Church (or those already registered in Georgetown.
Voting Early? Click here to find rides to early voting locations.
RELATED: Rallies, celebrations, and walks to the polls are planned across Michigan on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Find a Party at the Polls near you.
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