{"id":465316,"date":"2026-10-14T01:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T01:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/465316\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T01:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T01:40:12","slug":"arlington-to-provide-free-transportation-to-voting-sites-for-midterms-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/465316\/","title":{"rendered":"Arlington to provide free transportation to voting sites for midterms | City"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Arlington On-Demand public transportation system provides services to the greater Arlington area.<\/p>\n

Photo courtesy of the City of Arlington<\/p>\n

With early voting beginning Monday and Election Day falling on Nov. 3, here are ways students can make their way to the polls. <\/p>\n

The city of Arlington is providing promo codes for free round trips to select voting locations through the Arlington On-Demand and Handitran public transportation services, according to a city press release. <\/p>\n

During the early voting period, which spans from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30, individuals can use the code OCT26VOTE when booking either Arlington On-Demand or Handitran for a free round trip to one of the six early voting locations in the city, according to the release. <\/p>\n

On Election Day, individuals can use the code NOV26VOTE for a free round trip to one of 33 voting sites in the city. <\/p>\n

Riders can enter the promo code when using the Arlington Transportation app or when calling to reserve a ride at 817-784-7382. <\/p>\n

Handitran services are available only to eligible riders who have completed the required application process. <\/p>\n

Voters can participate in Early Voting during the following dates and times:<\/p>\n

Oct. 19 through Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26 through Oct. 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. <\/p>\n

Overall, Tarrant County has 47 early voting locations where voters can cast their ballots. Six of them are in Arlington. <\/p>\n

Residents registered to vote in Tarrant County can vote in the city during the early voting period a the following locations:<\/p>\n

ACTIV Center Bob Duncan Center Elzie Odom Athletic Center City of Arlington Water Utilities South Service Center Tarrant County Sub-Courthouse in Arlington Tarrant County College Southeast Campus, EMBD 1105 <\/p>\n

On Election Day, there will be 37 locations in Arlington, according to the release. <\/p>\n

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