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Ride Free with Omnitrans on Election Day
October 29, 2024
Make Your Voice Count!
This Election Day, Omnitrans is proud to offer FREE rides on all fixed-route services, making it easier for you to get to the polls and participate! Voting is a powerful way to impact your community and make your voice heard on issues that matter. We’re here to help by giving everyone the freedom to travel without cost, ensuring that transportation is not a barrier to casting your ballot.
How to Use Omnitrans to Get to the Polls
Here’s how Omnitrans can help you cast your vote this Election Day:
- Plan Your Route: Omnitrans’ fixed-route services cover a wide area, with buses stopping near many polling locations. Use our Trip Planner or download the Transit App to find the most convenient route.
- No Fare Needed: Simply hop on any Omnitrans fixed-route bus on Election Day—no fare is required, so you can ride free to and from your voting location.
- Early Voting Locations: If you plan to vote early, check for early voting locations near Omnitrans stops to make it easy to cast your vote ahead of the big day.
- Find your nearest Polling Place here: https://elections.sbcounty.gov/voting/ppl/
- Find your nearest Ballot Drop-Off Locations here: https://elections.sbcounty.gov/voting/mailballotdropoff/
Why Voting Matters
Every vote counts. Whether you’re voting on national, state, or local issues, your input shapes the decisions that affect daily life in your community—from public transportation funding to local school policies. By voting, you help guide your community’s future and make sure it reflects the needs and values of everyone in it.
Additional Voting Options
If you prefer to vote from home or need extra flexibility, here are a few options:
- Mail-In Ballot: You can fill out your ballot at home and mail it in. Remember to post it in advance to ensure it arrives on time.
- Official Ballot Drop Boxes: Skip the mailbox and drop your ballot in a secure, official ballot drop box. Many of these boxes are located in public areas, such as libraries and community centers.
Voting Resources
If you need to check your registration, find polling places, or learn about what’s on the ballot, make sure to check official resources to help you prepare, and don’t forget to bring a valid ID if your polling place requires it.
Let’s Get Out and Vote!
At Omnitrans, we believe in the power of civic engagement and are thrilled to make it easier for our community to participate in the democratic process. By offering free rides, we hope to see even more of you at the polls. Make a plan, spread the word, and join us in strengthening our community by voting this Election Day.
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