Tues. Nov. 5 is fast approaching — it's time to get out and vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Although it's always important to vote and have your voice be heard, this year's presidential election feels far more pressing than usual, with the fate of reproductive rights, immigration, education and the economy hanging in the balance. And it's not just the presidency on the ballot — the results of local positions, congressional and gubernatorial elections have the ability to affect the entire country. Plus, the ideological balance of the Senate and House of Representatives could potentially change after voting is complete.
That's why every voter needs to get to the polls and cast their ballots. Information recently compiled by Lyft shows there are now 100,000 fewer polling places than were available during the 2020 election (a 50% decrease since 2018). Additionally, the data shows that just a one-mile increase in distance to polling locations can reduce voter turnout by up to 20%, making rides to the polls more important than ever.
This election season, several organizations and ride-hailing companies will provide free or highly discounted lifts to the polls. So, if you don't have transportation, you can still do your civic duty and cast a vote at your local polling place both on Election Day, Nov. 5 and during early voting.
Here's how to find a ride and what you can expect.
If you don't have a car or easy access to public transportation, a number of organizations are here to provide assistance.
Rideshare2Vote helps voters in need of a ride get to their local polling facilities for free. Ridshare2Vote is available in seven swing states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin), as well as Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. If you live in one of these states and have a car, you can also volunteer to drive others to the polls.
The New Georgia Project's Rides to the Polls program will give free rides to voting sites for Georgia residents on Nov. 5. The organization is also offering free van rides for seniors in the Metro Atlanta area every day during early voting, from Oct. 15 to Nov. 1. Additionally, the organization will provide Lyft rides free of charge during early voting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as on Election Day itself, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lastly, Vote Early Day is working with Lime to offer free e-bikes and scooters from Vote Early Day (Oct. 29) all the way through Election Day, Nov. 5. Use code: VOTE2024.
Lyft will offer discounted (though not free) car, bike and scooter rides to help get voters to the polls.
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