CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Numerous Charlotte-area transit systems will offer free rides on Election Day to increase accessibility for voters.
The Charlotte Area Transit System, Salisbury Transit and Union County Transportation confirmed they will offer free rides on Tuesday. CATS will also offer free light rail and street car rides.
In Charlotte, the free fares are only applicable for Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Additionally, Salisbury Transit says the free rides are only eligible between 6 a.m. and 7: 10 p.m.
Union County Transportation is providing free rides to and from polling locations on Election Day for registered riders. Their services are by appointment only. To register for the service and make an appointment, riders can visit unioncountync.gov/transportation.
Download the CATS-Pass app to plan trips and transportation in real-time. Mecklenburg County polling locations can be found on the North Carolina State Board of Elections website.
Riders can call CATS customer service representative at 704-336-RIDE (7433) with any questions.
WCNC Charlotte will have live election coverage of all the local and statewide elections starting at 7 p.m. on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5 on streaming on WCNC+, and all election results can be found by texting the word ELECTION to 704-329-3600 or going to WCNC Charlotte's election page.