TOLEDO – The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority (TARTA) is offering voters in its coverage area free rides to their polling locations.
Early Voting Center
TARTA can also get early voters where they are going for regular fare. Routes 3, 19 and 52 reach the early vote center at Lucas County’s Shared Services building at 3737 West Sylvania Ave.
Early voting runs through Sunday, November 3.
Nov. 5 | Election Day
TARTA fixed route, paratransit and TARTA Flex on-demand services will be free on Tuesday, Nov. 5, as part of the Voter Ready with TARTA campaign.
At the Voter Ready website, customers will find resources to help locate their polling place and find a route to take them there. Paratransit customers can make reservations by calling 419-382-9901.
“TARTA’s mission is to connect the community with the destinations that matter most, and that certainly includes making sure everyone has the opportunity to vote,” said Laura Koprowski, TARTA’s chief executive officer.
“Fare-free rides on election day is TARTA’s way of removing barriers, so everyone’s voice can be heard,” she said.