North Texas transit systems waive fares for voters on Election Day
DART and STAR Transit have eliminated transportation costs across their service areas to help residents reach polling locations.
By Adriana Abebe ·
DART has waived all fares on Tuesday, November 3, to remove the cost barrier for voters in North Texas. The free ride program covers buses, trains, GoLink, the Dallas Streetcar, Paratransit Services, the Silver Line, and TRE services across participating areas in Dallas, Collin, Denton, Ellis, and Rockwall counties.
Riders must present a valid government-issued ID or a voter registration card to use the service. Commuters can plan their trips using the free GoPass app or the online trip planner at DART.org. Those using Paratransit Services must reserve their trips at least one day in advance by calling 214-515-7272.
STAR Transit is also offering free round-trip rides to polling places in Kaufman and Rockwall counties. The service extends to specific cities including Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster, and Wilmer.
Passengers can schedule STAR Transit rides by calling 877-631-5278 at least 30 minutes before their desired departure. Scheduling agents are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Users of the STARNow app can enter the code VOTE1126 to secure their ride.
Both systems aim to ensure that transportation costs do not prevent eligible voters from casting their ballots. The fare-free initiative runs for the duration of voting hours on Election Day.
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