Transportation can be one more obstacle for someone without a reliable car, an older adult, a person with mobility needs, or anyone whose usual ride falls through.
If someone you know is trying to figure out transportation, you can check in, share a current ride option, or help them find an established transit or accessibility service that works for them.
Start with the people in your life
Know someone who may need a ride?
Checking in with a friend, relative, or neighbor can be another way to help. Keep the ride separate from politics: it should not depend on whether or how the person votes, and do not tell them how to vote.
If you do not personally know the rider, an established transportation program is a better option than trying to arrange an informal ride with a stranger.
Share a current ride option
On Nov. 3, Lyft is offering an Election Day ride discount.
The code VOTE26 gives users 50% off one eligible Lyft ride, up to $10, from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. local time. The offer can be used once per person.
In Las Vegas, check Rides To Vote
Vote To Live Foundation’s Rides To Vote program, which focuses on Black civic participation, is offering rideshare assistance in Las Vegas through Election Day.
The program lists approximately $25 to $30 in assistance. After signing up, participants receive ride information or a code by text.
Availability is limited by geography and capacity, so someone who needs transportation should check the program rather than assume a ride will be available.
In Reno and Sparks, check existing RTC programs
RTC Washoe has an ongoing Lyft and Uber rideshare voucher program for qualifying residents.
Eligible groups include older adults, RTC ACCESS clients, and veterans. After enrollment, the program uses Lyft or UberX and operates within the Reno-Sparks service area.
This is an existing transportation program, not a special Election Day promotion.
Think about accessibility needs early
For people with disabilities, a standard rideshare vehicle may not be the right option.
RTC ACCESS provides pre-scheduled paratransit for eligible people with disabilities in the Washoe County area.
If someone may need accessible transportation, help them check eligibility and scheduling ahead of Election Day rather than waiting until they need the ride.
Find voting information
Before helping someone plan transportation, make sure they know where they are going.
The Nevadan’s Where do I vote in Nevada? Here’s how to find out guide directs readers to current state and county resources for finding voting locations.
