The Riverside Transit Agency will offer free rides to polling places on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, for voters traveling to and from the polls.
The promotion covers RTA’s local bus, CommuterLink, GoMicro and Dial-A-Ride services, according to RTA.
“On election day, if somebody jumps on board one of our buses and says they’re going to the polls or they’re coming home from the polls, they ride for free,” RTA Director of Marketing Christine Ramsey said during an RTA Transportation Now meeting on Oct. 28.
Passengers boarding an RTA bus can receive a free ride by telling the driver they are going to vote or have just voted. Those that use Dial-A-Ride should tell RTA operators they are traveling to or from the polls when scheduling their trip over the phone.
The promotion is intended to make voting more accessible for residents across western Riverside County, according to RTA.
