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Free Rides to the Polls During Early Voting & Election Day

Thursday, October 8, 2026

In support of the upcoming November 3 election, the City of Arlington is offering free round-trip transportation to approved voting locations in Arlington through its On-Demand and Handitran services.

Early Voting (October 19–30)

  • Promo Code: OCT26VOTE

  • Receive a free round trip to and from approved early voting locations in Arlington.

Election Day (november 3)

  • Promo Code: NOV26VOTE

  • Receive a free round trip to and from approved Election Day voting locations in Arlington.

how to ride

Book your trip through the City of Arlington's On-Demand or Handitran services and use the appropriate promo code when making your reservation.

Download the Arlington Transportation App or call 817-784-7382 to book your ride.

Free rides are available to and from approved voting locations within Arlington.

party bus to the polls - october 23

United Fort Worth is also offering a FREE Party Bus to the Polls service, including a pickup location at UTA!

On Friday, October 23, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Party Bus will provide transportation from designated pickup locations in Arlington to the Arlington Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse for early voting.

The service includes:

  • Free round-trip transportation to the polling location.

  • Pickup locations: Arlington Hall Circle

  • Frequent return trips: The bus will return approximately every 15–20 minutes to pick up passengers after voting.

  • Advance RSVP: Participants should reserve a seat and select their preferred time block.

The Party Bus offers a fun, community-focused ride to the polls, complete with music along the way!

Reserve Your Free Seat on the Party Bus

Please check the event registration page for pickup details, availability, and additional instructions before traveling.

We encourage all students, faculty, and staff to take advantage of these services to make your voice heard. Whether you're heading to the polls between classes or after work, transportation shouldn’t be a barrier.

Plan ahead, use your promo code, and ride free to vote!

For additional information about voting locations, dates, and eligibility, visit Tarrant County Elections.