CATA gives free rides to voters for Aug. 8 primary election

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To ensure that voters have access to transportation for the upcoming City of Lansing primary

election Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, the Capital Area Transportation Authority will offer system-wide free rides to the polls. No ID is required to ride. Customers should simply inform the driver that they are traveling to or from a polling center to board for free. Spec-Tran and Rural Service rides must be scheduled by 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7. Same-day rides are not available for these services. CATA also recommends that Redi-Ride trips to polling centers be booked no later than Aug. 7. Rides can be arranged by calling 517-394-2282. For additional information, contact a CATA Customer Experience Representative at info@cata.org or by phone at 517-394-1000.