Rides to Vote
CATA, EATRAN and Clinton Transit are offering free rides to polling sites, ballot drop boxes and voter registration locations for the May 5 Special Election. No ID required. Just tell your driver you're heading to vote.
Free rides to register or vote — May 5 Special Election
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 May 5 Special Election.
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. Just let the driver know you are going to register or vote when you board. No ID is required to receive a free ride.
How do I schedule a fare-free trip for voting?
CATA
- For a fare-free trip on CATA’s fixed-route service, simply tell your bus driver you are going to vote when you board. Use the Trip Planner Tool to find the best route to ballot drop boxes, early voting or polling sites. For questions, call a Customer Experience Representative at 517-394-1000.
- CATA Rydz customers can redeem promo code FreeRydz2026MayElection for one free round-trip ride March 26-May 5 to access registration and voting locations. Zone restrictions apply, visit the CATA Rydz webpage for details.
- To schedule a fare-free Spec-Tran, Rural Service or Redi-Ride trip, tell the booking agent you are traveling to vote. Spec-Tran and Rural Service rides must be scheduled by 5 p.m. one day in advance. Same-day trips are not permitted. Demand-response rides can be arranged by calling 517-394-2282.
EATRAN
- EATRAN riders must reserve trips to and from Eaton County polling centers by calling 517-543-4087 no later than 5 p.m. the day before they plan to vote.
Clinton Transit
- Clinton Transit riders should call 989-224-8127 or use the Clinton Transit mobile app to schedule a ride at least a day in advance of travel to and from Clinton County polling centers. Scheduling department hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Additional voting information
Voter Registration: Residents can register at any time up to 8 p.m. on Election Day at their city or township clerk’s office. Online and mail-in registration deadlines vary by election. Voter registration details can be found at the Michigan Voter Registration website
Early in-person voting: With the passing of Proposal 2 in November 2022, voters now have the constitutional right to cast their vote early for every statewide and federal election. Visit the Early In-person Voting webpage to find your early voting location.
Visit your county clerk's office webpages below for dates and deadlines for upcoming elections:
- Ingham County election information
- Eaton County election information
- Clinton County election information
Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center for your sample ballot, voter forms, registration eligibility, early voting locations, ballot drop box locations, polling locations and more.