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METRO to Offer Complimentary Rides to the Polls on Election Day

Voters can show their voter registration cards to receive complimentary rides on METRORail, local buses and on-demand services on November 3.

Release Date: Oct. 23, 2026

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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, Texas (METRO) will offer complimentary rides to and from the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, helping Houston-area residents access transportation to exercise their right to vote.


Customers can receive a complimentary ride to the polls by showing their voter registration card to a METRO operator or fare inspector when boarding.


The initiative will be available on Election Day, November 3, only, through the following METRO services:


• METRORail

• Local bus routes

• METROLift

• METRO curb2curb

• Community Connector


“Every voter deserves the opportunity to make their voice heard, and transportation should never stand in the way,” said METRO Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock. “I want to thank Mayor Whitmire for his continued leadership and for continuing this partnership. METRO is proud to do its part by helping Houston-area residents get to the polls and exercise one of our most important civic rights.”


Complimentary rides to the polls are available on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Regular fares apply during early voting and on all other days.


Voters are encouraged to plan their trips in advance using METRO's Trip Planner at RideMETRO.org and confirm their polling locations before traveling.


Your voice matters. Make a plan to vote and let METRO help you get to the polls.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Vanpool. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Learn more about METRO services at RideMETRO.org, where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone. 

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