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Free public transit on Election Day

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you need a ride to the polls on Election Day, you’re in luck.

During the Virginia Election, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Hampton Roads Transit will be free! Bus, light rail, ferry, and para-transit services will not be collecting fare as a public service to citizens. The fares are being waived to give voters every opportunity to get to the polls. 

Hampton Roads Transit serves six cities in Hampton Roads. To find what routes service your community, visit gohrt.com/routes/.

Suffolk Transit also announced it is offering free public transportation on Election Day, Nov. 7. Riders can access route details by visiting www.Suffolktransit.org or by downloading the ETA Spot App on their smart phone, which provides real-time bus information.

To find your local polling station, visit the Virginia Department of Elections at https://www.elections.virginia.gov/. For more information, visit gohrt.com or call (757)-222-6100.