SMART Offering Free Bus Rides On Election Day In Metro Detroit

METRO DETROIT — SMART is offering free rides to people in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties on Election Day to help boost voter turnout.

The bus rides will be free along SMART routes in metro Detroit from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 5. You can find the routes here.

"Voting is a fundamental right, and transportation should never stand in the way of someone making their voice heard," said SMART General Manager Dwight Ferrell. "This is the second time we’ve provided free rides on election day, and it reflects our continued commitment to being a pillar in the community. By removing transportation barriers, we’re helping to ensure that everyone can participate in the democratic process. At SMART, we pride ourselves on being more than a transit provider—we’re here to serve and uplift the communities that rely on us every day."

Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. If you are already in line to vote when the polls close, you can still vote — so don't leave!

If you don't know your polling place, find it here.