NewsLos Angeles MagazineNovember 2, 2026Los Angeles County
LA Metro provides free rides and ballot drop boxes on Election Day
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LA Metro is waiving all transit fares for the entire day on Nov. 3 and placing secure ballot drop boxes at 12 rail and transit stations. Passengers can also access free 30-minute Metro bike shares and book free Metro Micro trips.
Read the full story at Los Angeles MagazineWhy It Matters
Residents using public transit on Election Day will not be charged fares across buses and trains, and voters can drop off ballots at 12 designated rail and transit hubs.
Key Facts
- LA Metro is not collecting fares for the entire day on Nov. 3.
- Ballot drop boxes will be available at 12 different metro stations.
- Drop boxes are located at North Hollywood, Hollywood/Western, Wilshire/La Cienega, Wilshire/Vermont, Westlake/MacArthur Park, Union Station, Pomona North, Harbor Freeway, Norwalk, Canoga, El Monte Transit Center, and Harbor Gateway Transit Center.
- Free rides on election day were first implemented in 2018.
- A free 30-minute Metro bike ride is available by selecting '1-Ride' and entering code 110326 with a credit or debit card.
- The Metro Micro app offers free booking for election day trips with no code required.
- Newer faregates will automatically open and tap readers will be turned off; older faregates will be set to free spin.
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