Voting in Los Angeles County is getting a major mobility boost.
To ensure every voter can reach the polls without worrying about transportation costs or drop-off convenience, L.A. Metro offers free rides on all buses and trains for the general election.
Alongside transit access, the agency has integrated official voting stations and ballot boxes directly into the public transit network.
Free bus, train, and bike rides across L.A.
According to NBC, fares will be waived across all Metro buses and trains from 4 a.m. on Election Day until 3 a.m. the following morning. The effort aims to remove financial barriers for residents heading to polling places.
The free transit policy also extends to micro-mobility and on-demand services:
- Metro Bike Share: Riders get free 30-minute trips by selecting “1-Ride” at any kiosk or in the app and entering promo code 110326. Electric bike fees are waived, with additional time costing $1.75 per half-hour.
- Metro Micro: The agency’s on-demand rideshare service will automatically be free across all eight operating zones, with no code required. Bookings can be made online, in the app, or by calling 323-GO-METRO.
Official ballot drop-off boxes located at key stations
For voters who prefer using mail-in ballots, 12 Metro transit hubs now host secure ballot drop-off boxes. You can find drop boxes at these participating locations:
- Union Station (east portal)
- El Monte Bus Transit Center (plaza area)
- Harbor Gateway Transit Center (transit plaza area)
- Harbor Freeway C Line (park-and-ride area)
- Hollywood/Western B Line (plaza area)
- North Hollywood B Line (east plaza area)
- Norwalk C Line (east plaza area)
- Pierce College G Line Station (entrance, east platform)
- Pomona North A Line (west parking lot area)
- Westlake/MacArthur Park B and D Lines (courtyard area)
- Wilshire/Vermont B and D Lines (courtyard area)
- Wilshire/La Cienega D Line (street-level entrance)
Metro headquarters at One Gateway Plaza (next to Union Station) will also operate as an official voting center from Oct. 24 through Nov. 2 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.) and on Election Day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Check the Official L.A. Metro Website for full service maps and routing information.
To find your nearest voting center or verify drop box details, visit the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder portal.
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