Transportation can be one more obstacle to voting for someone without a reliable car, an older adult, a person with mobility needs, or anyone whose usual ride falls through.
If someone you know is trying to figure out how to get to the polls, you can help without becoming the driver yourself.
Start with the people in your life
Ask whether a friend, relative, or neighbor needs help finding transportation for Election Day.
You can help them compare available services, check whether an option works in their area, or look at transportation hours before they make their voting plan.
If you do not personally know the person who needs transportation, an established transportation program is a better option than trying to arrange an informal ride with a stranger.
Share a current ride option
On Nov. 3, Lyft is offering an Election Day ride discount.
The code VOTE26 gives users 50% off one eligible Lyft ride, up to $10, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. The offer can be used once per person.
Phoenix-area residents may have another option.
From Oct. 24 through Nov. 3, Lime and HeadCount are offering two free 30-minute Lime rides with the code HEADCOUNT. The offer is available where Lime service is operating, including Phoenix, with Tempe also appearing in current Lime city materials.
Check the Lime voting promotion and local vehicle availability before relying on it for a trip.
Rideshare2Vote also operates in Arizona and offers rides through its voter-transportation program. The organization describes itself as serving Democrats and Progressives. Its deadline to train new volunteer drivers for the 2026 general election has passed, so readers should check its Arizona page for current rider availability rather than new-driver opportunities.
Check public transit options in your area
Public transit may be another low-cost option, depending on where you live.
In Tucson, the Sun Tran family of services remains fare-free. That includes regular Sun Tran service as well as Sun Link, Sun On Demand, Sun Van, and Sun Shuttle.
Other Arizona cities also have local transit systems, so check your city or regional transit agency for routes, fares, schedules, and Election Day service before making a transportation plan.
Sun Tran’s fare information is a good place to start for Tucson-area riders.
Phoenix-area riders can also check Valley Metro for current bus and light rail routes, fares, and schedules.
Think about accessibility needs early
A standard car ride may not work for everyone.
Sun On Demand provides fare-free shared transportation in designated service zones using ADA-accessible vehicles. On weekdays, including Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3, service runs from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sun Van is Tucson’s fare-free ADA paratransit service for eligible riders whose disability prevents them from using regular fixed-route transit. Eligibility is required, and reservations are accepted one to seven days ahead.
Find voting information
Before helping someone plan transportation, make sure they know where they are going.
The Copper Courier’s voting guide directs readers to current state and county tools for finding voting locations.
