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Release Date: Feb. 16, 2026
Media Hot Line: 713-739-4040
 The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will provide free round‑trip rides to voters casting their ballots in the upcoming primary election.
Voters can travel at no cost on local bus, METRORail, curb2curb, and METROLift services. To ride, passengers simply need to show their voter ID or other approved documentation to the operator or fare inspector.
Free rides will be available during the following dates and times:
Early Voting
Tuesday, Feb. 17 – Friday, Feb. 27
- Monday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Sunday: Noon – 7 p.m.
Election Day
Tuesday, March 3
METRO encourages voters to plan their trip to the polls using the RideMETRO app or by visiting RideMETRO.org.
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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. 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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