Election DayTuesday, November 3
Need a ride to the polls today? Free and discounted options cover Butler County
The Daily Hamilton team
If you need a ride to vote today, you have choices. Butler County Regional Transit Authority offers free fixed routes in Hamilton, Middletown and Oxford, and riders without a route can book a same-day BGo trip for $5 each way. About 5% of Butler County households have no car. In Hamilton County, it's more than 10%.
Lyft is offering 50% off rides to the polls from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Rides to polling locations or registered dropboxes on Tue., Nov. 3
- 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.Lyft 50% off, up to $10
- Promo code
- VOTE26
- Limit
- One ride, $10 max
Sources: WVXU, WCPO 9 Cincinnati
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Lyft 50% off, up to $10 |
| Promo code | VOTE26 |
| Limit | One ride, $10 max |
WCPO notes the Lyft discount covers one ride: if your trip costs $20, you'll pay $10, and it won't cover the ride back. We suggest lining up your return before you leave.
- Hamilton County: free volunteer round trip at cincyvotes.org or 888-858-3421
- Lime: two free 30-minute rides through Nov. 3
- BCRTA trip planning: 513-785-5237
- TANK: $2 each way, not free this year
Metro and BCRTA buses are free, while BGo and the Lebanon Loop charge.
| County | Ride | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | Metro, Access, MetroNow! | Free Election Day |
| Butler | BCRTA fixed routes | Free |
| Butler | BGo same-day trip | $5 each way |
| Warren | Lebanon Loop | $3 each way |
Sources: WVXU, WCPO 9 Cincinnati
Sources: WVXU, WCPO 9 Cincinnati