Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day 2026: Every Confirmed Transit Offer

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Several U.S. transit agencies are making rides free that day so getting to a polling place costs nothing. Below is every offer we’ve confirmed on an official transit agency page, with what each requires.

Last checked: October 26, 2026 against each agency’s own announcement. Offers are local to each service area, and agencies can change details; confirm with your agency before you ride.

Confirmed free Election Day rides

• Los Angeles — LA Metro: All buses and trains are fare-free all day on Nov 3. Metro Micro is free in its app, and Metro Bike Share gives a free 30-minute ride with code 110326. Official announcement · Details
• Houston — METRO: Free rides to and from polling places on METRORail, local buses, Community Connector, METROLift and curb2curb. Show voter ID or your registration card. Official announcement · Details
• Dallas — DART: Free rides to polling places on buses, light rail, GoLink, the Streetcar and paratransit with a voter registration card; GoLink code VOTENOV3. Official announcement · Details
• Fort Worth — Trinity Metro: Free on Election Day for voters (just tell the operator); during early voting through Oct 30, code VOTE26 unlocks a free day pass. Official announcement · Details
• Denver — RTD: Zero fares systemwide on bus, rail, paratransit and FlexRide. Official announcement · Details
• Austin — CapMetro: All bus and rail service is fare-free; bikeshare riders get a free 60-minute “I Voted!” pass. Official announcement · Details
• North County San Diego — NCTD: COASTER, SPRINTER, BREEZE, FLEX, LIFT and NCTD+ (code VOTE2026) are free for everyone. San Diego MTS isn’t included. Official announcement · Details
• Santa Monica — Big Blue Bus: Free on every route all day. Official announcement · Details

How the offers differ

Some agencies go fully fare-free for everyone (LA Metro, RTD, CapMetro, NCTD and Big Blue Bus). Others make trips to and from polling places free for voters: Houston METRO and DART ask riders to show a voter ID or registration card, while Trinity Metro says no ID or proof of voting is needed. Bikeshare and on-demand services often use a promo code, listed above.

Don’t see your city?

Many agencies announce Election Day fares in the last week before the election. Check your local transit agency’s website or social accounts, and look up your polling place and hours with your state or county election office. We’ll add new offers here as agencies confirm them.

Related

See all current freebies, including Veterans Day 2026 free meals coming up on November 11.

Frequently asked questions

Is public transit free on Election Day 2026?

In some cities, yes. Agencies including LA Metro, RTD Denver, CapMetro in Austin, NCTD in North County San Diego and Santa Monica’s Big Blue Bus are fare-free on November 3, 2026, and Houston METRO, DART and Trinity Metro offer free rides for voters. It depends on your local agency.

Do I need to show proof that I’m voting?

It varies. Houston METRO and DART ask for voter ID or a registration card; Trinity Metro says no ID or proof is needed on Election Day; LA Metro, RTD, CapMetro, NCTD and Big Blue Bus are free for every rider.

When is Election Day 2026?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026.