RPT offers free rides to polling places on Election Day
October 27, 2026 – ROCHESTER, MINN. – Rochester Public Transit (RPT) is offering a way for voters in Rochester to get to the polls on Election Day. On Tuesday, November 3, anyone using public transit to get to their polling place may do so for free. Riders can simply tell the driver that the purpose of the trip is to cast a vote and no fare will be charged. Polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with free rides available an hour before polls open and until an hour after they close.
The Minnesota Secretary of State’s office offers a Polling Place Finder which provides important voting information, including the location of your polling place.
To review the bus routes and download a schedule, visit www.rptride.com.
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