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NewsMyNewsLAOctober 27, 2026Los Angeles County

Metro Offers Free Transit Services and Voting Access on Election Day in Los Angeles County

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Metro will waive transit fares across all bus, rail, Metro Micro, and Bike Share services from 4 a.m. Nov. 3 until 3 a.m. Nov. 4 to assist Los Angeles County residents traveling to polling places. In addition, the agency will host a voting center at its headquarters and install mail-in ballot drop boxes at 12 transit stations.

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Why It Matters

Transit riders in Los Angeles County can use public bus, rail, bike-share, and on-demand services without paying a fare during the specified 23-hour election window, and gain access to on-site ballot drop boxes and a dedicated voting center.

Key Facts

  • Metro will waive fares from 4 a.m. Nov. 3 until 3 a.m. Nov. 4 for all bus and rail service, Metro Micro, and Metro Bike Share.
  • Metro Bike Share users can use promo code 110326 for a free 30-minute ride, with electric-bike fees waived and additional half-hours costing $1.75.
  • A credit or debit card is required for Metro Bike Share checkouts, and the promo code can be used multiple times.
  • Mail-in ballot drop boxes will be provided at 12 monitored transit stations, including El Monte Bus Transit Center, Harbor Gateway Transit Center, and others.
  • Metro headquarters at One Gateway Plaza will host a voting center daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.
  • Metro Micro rides booked on Election Day will automatically be free without needing a coupon code.

Who's Mentioned

locationWilshire/Vermont B and D lines“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”locationUnion Station“Landmark next to Metro headquarters.”locationHarbor Freeway C Line“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”locationOne Gateway Plaza“Metro headquarters hosting a voting center.”locationHarbor Gateway Transit Center“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”locationLos Angeles County“Region where residents are served by Metro.”locationWilshire/La Cienega D Line“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”locationEl Monte Bus Transit Center“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”locationPierce College G Line Station“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”locationWestlake/MacArthur Park B and D lines“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”OrganizationMetro“Transit agency announcing free rides and voting accommodations.”locationPomona North A Line“Location of mail-in ballot drop box.”