Ride Free to Vote with STAR Transit

Posted on by Kim Britton

For Immediate Release

STAR Transit is offering free, round-trip rides to local polling places for early voting and Election Day for the upcoming primary elections. All registered voters who reside within the STAR Transit service area are eligible to participate. The service area includes Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Seagoville, Balch Springs, Mesquite, DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hutchins, Lancaster, and Wilmer.

Free early voting rides will be available on weekdays from Tuesday, February 17, through Friday, February 27.

Saturday service for rides to the polls will be offered on February 21 in Balch Springs, Mesquite, and Terrell only.

Election Day rides will be provided on Tuesday, March 3.

All STAR Transit services qualify for this offer, including Demand Response, Fixed Routes, and STARNow. To ride free, passengers should either tell the bus operator or reservationist they are traveling to and from the polls or use the code Vote2026 on the STARNow app. Rides are subject to availability and must be within the STAR Transit service area or STARNow zone, and the free‑ride program applies only to voters traveling to and from polling locations.

To schedule a free ride, passengers should call STAR Transit at least 30 minutes before their desired trip. Scheduling agents are available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at (877) 631‑5278. Riders who prefer to book through STARNow can download the STARNow app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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“We’re proud to support our community and offer free rides to vote,” said Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit Executive Director.  “Voting is one of the most important ways to have your voice heard, and we’re here to help get you to the polls—no fare required.”

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About STAR Transit

Founded in 1988, STAR Transit is the fourth-largest transit agency in the North Central Texas region—and the largest, not funded by sales tax. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, STAR Transit provides over 235,000 rides annually using a fleet of 55 ADA-compliant vehicles.

Revenue is generated through federal and state grants, along with local partnerships with cities, counties, and businesses. STAR Transit offers safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to the general public, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities—providing access to jobs, healthcare, personal services, retail, entertainment, and more.

With over 100 employees, the agency is headquartered in Terrell, TX. For more information, visit www.STARtransit.org