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September 22, 2026

Tri-County transit agencies offer free rides to register and vote

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Tri-County transit agencies offer free rides to register and vote

Graphic promoting free public transit rides to register or vote. Logos for CATA Driving Mobility Solutions, EATRAN and Clinton Transit appear at the top. Large blue text reads “FREE RIDES TO REGISTER OR VOTE.” A red banner says “Sept. 24 through Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.” The bottom text says, “No ID required for a free ride. Just tell the driver when boarding the bus.” The background is light blue with white stars.

Tri-County transit agencies offer free rides to register and vote

General election held Nov. 3 in Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties

LANSING, Mich. (Sept. 22, 2026) — To eliminate transportation barriers and ensure voter access, the 

tri-county region’s three transit agencies – CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit – are offering systemwide free rides for the Nov. 3 general election. 

Beginning Sept. 24, free transportation is available for tri-county residents to register to vote, return absentee ballots at drop boxes, participate in early voting and cast their ballot on Election Day. Riders must let the driver know if they are going to register or vote when boarding. No ID is required for a free ride.

For voting information, including sample ballots, polling sites and ballot box locations, visit www.michigan.gov/vote or check your local city, township or county website.

CATA Rydz customers can redeem promo code FreeRydzNov26 in the app for one free round-trip ride, Sept. 24 through Nov. 3, to access registration and voting locations. Zone restrictions apply.

All CATA demand-response rides can be arranged by calling the Paratransit Office at 517-394-2282. Spec-Tran trips can also be scheduled online at myspectran.cata.org or through the MyRideCATA app.

  • Trips on CATA’s Spec-Tran must be scheduled by 5 p.m. the day before a ride is needed, as same-day rides are not available for this service.
  • Same-day trips on CATA Rural Service can be scheduled up to four hours in advance. Pickups may be available sooner, depending on service availability.
  • CATA recommends scheduling all Delhi and Meridian Redi-Ride trips at least one day in advance. 

EATRAN riders must reserve their free trips to qualifying locations at least one day in advance by calling 

517-543-4087. Scheduling hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Clinton Transit voters should call 989-224-8127 or use the Clinton Transit mobile app to schedule a ride at least a day in advance. Scheduling hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Visit www.cata.org/Vote, www.eatran.com or www.mybluebus.com for additional information regarding free rides.