Free OCTA bus rides available on Election Day

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority wants to make it easier for everyone to get out and vote.

So, all day on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5 – OC Bus rides will be free.

Passengers can ride any regular OC Bus for free that day to any polling place or any destination. No pass required.

“Voting is what keeps our democracy strong and ensures our communities have a say in how they are represented locally, regionally and beyond,” said OCTA Chair Tam T. Nguyen. “OCTA is doing our part to make sure people can get to their polling place safely and comfortably.“

OCTA offers several free bus ride days each year, including every New Year’s Eve. Tens of thousands of passengers have taken advantage of the free rides on those special days. And youth ages 6 to 18 always ride

free now with the Youth Ride Free pass.

 For Election Day, OC Bus riders can get more information about the location of their nearest voting center, as well as more information about the free rides and how to plan a bus trip, at www.octa.net/vote.

About OCTA:

The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail, environmental programs and active transportation.