RTD Provides Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day

In an effort to bolster voter turnout, San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is pleased to announce that it will provide free rides to the polls on Tuesday, November 5, as part of its Buses for Democracy program.

Free rides will be available for all Express, Local, and Hopper routes. Passengers simply need to inform their bus operator that they are heading to the polls when boarding. Eligible Paratransit passengers planning to visit polling stations within the City of Stockton can arrange a free trip by contacting RTD at 209-943-1111, selecting option 2, followed by option 2. Commuter and Van Go! services are excluded.

“It’s crucial that everyone has access to the polls,” said RTD CEO Alex Clifford. “Transportation costs should never be a barrier to exercising one's right to vote. Offering free public transit on Election Day helps ensure that every member of our community has equal access to the polls.”

To find your local polling place, visit the Polling Location Lookup and enter your home address.