**The May 6, 2025 special election has concluded. Check back for the most up-to-date information for free rides to voting sites for future upcoming elections.
Free rides to polling sites — May 6 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 to polling sites on Tuesday, May 6, the day of the special election.
How do I schedule a fare-free trip for voting?
CATA
- For a fare-free trip on CATA's fixed-route service, riders should simply inform their bus driver upon boarding that they are going to vote. Utilize our Trip Planner Tool to find the best route to your early voting or polling sites. For questions, call a Customer Experience Representative at 517-394-1000.
- To schedule a fare-free Spec-Tran, Rural Service or Redi-Ride trip, customers must disclose their desire to vote when they book their ride. Spec-Tran and Rural Service rides must be scheduled by 5 p.m. one day in advance of the desired trip date. Same-day trips will not be 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 voters 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 your city or township clerk’s office. 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. For more information and to find your early voting location, visit the Early In-person Voting webpage.
Visit your county clerk's office webpages below for dates and deadlines for upcoming elections:
Visit the Michigan Voter Information Center for your sample ballot, voter forms, voter registration eligibility, early voting timeframes and locations, ballot drop box locations, polling locations and more election information.