How to give a ride to the polls in Pennsylvania

A guide on how to volunteer for ridesharing to the polls in Pennsylvania.

October 28, 2026

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Many obstacles keep people from getting to the polls. Whether they don’t have a car, are not able to drive, or are living with a disability, voters still have the right to make their voices heard.

Research indicates that when voters have more access to public transportation, voter turnout increases, which is why so many organizations provide rideshare services on Election Day.

Want to help increase voter turnout in Pennsylvania? Consider volunteering to give rides to the polls this election season. Here’s how to start.

Volunteering through an organization

Many national and local organizations have ridesharing initiatives around election season. These groups will often have drivers complete a short training and prove their driving status. VoteRun is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that connects voters in need with free transportation to the polls nationwide.

If you’d like to volunteer with VoteRun, complete their application, and if accepted, you can start giving rides to the polls.

For more information on how you can start driving, visit VoteRun’s website.

There are more local initiatives in specific cities around Pennsylvania. For example, Drive Your Ballot is a local organization that serves the Philadelphia area. For more information on how to volunteer, visit their website.

Volunteering yourself

If you don’t want to go through an organization, you can volunteer to drive your friends, family members, and neighbors by asking if they need transportation.

If you see a need in your community and have a valid driver’s license, you can offer mutual aid this election season by making sure your community gets to the polls.

Need a ride?

There are plenty of resources out there if you need a ride to the polls.

Rideshare companies like Lyft have programs to give discounted or free rides to voters in need.

Want to scoot to the polls? Lime also gives out free 30-minute rides on Election Day.

If you’re in the Philly area, call (267) 856-4956 to request a ride to your polling location from Drive Your Ballot. For more information on local public transportation opportunities during election season, please check your local public transit website.

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