The Lyft Voting Report: Where, how, and when Americans get to the polls

This year, citizens across the country will take time out of their busy days to vote — and millions of them will use Lyft to do it. And Lyft data can provide a preview of how, and when, they’ll be getting to the polls on Election Day. (Of course, if you’d rather vote early, absentee, or by mail, most states also provide that option.) Here’s a look at which states’ voters go the extra mile (sometimes literally) to make sure their voices are heard.

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Lyft offers discounted rideshare, bikeshare, and scooters to the polls for Election Day

This election season, Lyft is providing the means and motivation for riders and drivers to make a difference in their communities.

Preload your VOTE24 ride code and let's roll to the polls together! Read more.

He was denied the right to vote. Today, he drives others to the polls

Come election season, Dewitt Brown dedicates his spare time to encouraging people to get out and vote. As an African American born in 1935, he was not only denied access to the polls until he was 30, but he also saw the Civil Rights Movement up close. “I've seen so much, and I’ve been denied so much. Now, I’m going to exercise my vote as long as I live.” 

This election season, Dewitt shares his story — and why he believes wholeheartedly that voting isn’t just a gift, it’s an obligation.

More Voting Stories:

• Rideshare’s impact on voting, by the numbers: what we found when we analyzed rideshare data on and around previous election days
• Why transportation access is key to voting
• Not voting? Not an option: A driver shares her family’s story
• New citizens share the experience of voting for the first time

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~ Rev Staff