LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- TARC is offering fare-free rides on Election Day.
The transit authority has offered the free service on general and primary election day since 2020. It was started to help passengers get to and from polling places across the service area.
According to a news release, TARC will maintain its standard operations on all fixed routes during Election Day. Riders can bypass the farebox and take any route to help them reach their polling location. TARC3 paratransit riders will also have fare-free service.
“TARC's initiatives are vital in enabling eligible voters to exercise their essential right to vote and ensure their voices are heard," Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw said in a news release. "Maintaining the integrity of our elections requires a collective effort from our community, and TARC's dedication to providing fare-free services greatly supports this mission."
Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 5. People in line at 6 p.m. are allowed to vote.
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