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Release Date: Dec. 7, 2023
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

METRO Provides Free Rides to the Polls for Election Day

In partnership with the League of Women Voters, METRO is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2023 runoff election.

On Election Day, Dec. 9, 2023, registered voters can hop aboard METRORail, local bus, METRORapid, curb2curb or METROLift for a free round-trip ride to the voting booth.

Voters only need to inform bus operators and/or fare inspectors they are going to, or returning from, the polls.

Patrons needing customized directions can map out their trip with the RideMETRO mobile app or on RideMETRO.org. For information on polling locations, visit the Harris Votes website.

METRO's Customer Service team is also available to answer questions and provide trip planning information. Call or text 713-635-4000 for more information. 

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 Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. 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.