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Lyft, Hertz, and advocacy groups offer transportation discounts and vouchers for Election Day
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Lyft is offering a 50% discount up to $10 for rides to polling places on Election Day using code VOTE26, while Hertz and other organizations provide rental car deals and ride vouchers in select cities.
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Voters lacking reliable transportation can access discounted or free travel options across multiple cities and states to reach polling locations or ballot drop-off sites.
Key Facts
- Lyft is offering 50% off rides to polling places, up to $10, using promo code VOTE26.
- The Lyft discount applies to rideshare, bikeshare, or scooter rides from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time on Election Day.
- Lyft estimates that nearly 4 million riders have previously used rideshares to get to polls, drop off ballots, or attend election events.
- Hertz is offering one free day of car rental when customers rent for two or more days from a neighborhood location.
- The Hertz rental promotion runs through November 3.
- The Vote to Live Action Fund and Vote to Live Foundation are providing ride vouchers in Atlanta, Detroit, Jackson, Las Vegas, Cleveland, Akron, Columbus, Cincinnati, Houston, Dallas, and Milwaukee.
Who's Mentioned
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