Rideshare apps giving free rides to the polls for early voting and Election Day

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re worried about not having a ride to the polls this year, there are plenty of options to get you there.

METRO is offering free round-trip services on Election Day, Nov. 3, as well as the early voting days of October 17, 24, and 26-29. The complimentary trips are provided by buses, METRORail, METROLift, and METRORapid.

You’ll need to let your bus driver know that you’re headed to or returning from the polls when you board.

Lyft is offering 50% off (up to $10) on Election Day with code ‘2020VOTE’.

LeBron James’ ‘More Than a Vote’ voting rights organization has also teamed up with Lyft to offer free rides up to $15 to drop-off a ballot at NRG Arena. Use promo code ‘HOUVOTE’ in the Lyft app during the early voting period and on Election Day.

Alto is a new rideshare service offering voters two rides worth up to $15 each by entering the promo code ‘VOTE2020’ when you go to the app.