It’s important to vote on Election Day and just so there’s no transportation barriers Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) will offer free transit service to all riders headed to the polls throughout Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.

“Voting is a fundamental right, and transportation should never stand in the way of someone making their voice heard,” said Dwight Ferrell, SMART general manager in a news release. “This is the second time we’ve provided free rides on Election Day, and it reflects our continued commitment to being a pillar in the community.”

The free SMART bus rides will be available Nov. 5 from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

The Election Day initiative will include the following services:

Fixed Route buses

Buses pick up and drop off at designated bus stops and times. SMART offers different types of service including, major corridor routes, crosstown routes, limited stop routes and express routes.

Connector Services

An advance reservation, curb-to-curb, service operated by SMART.

ADA Paratransit

An advanced reservation, curb-to-curb service that is provided for people who are unable to use SMART’s Fixed Route bus service because of a disability.

SMART Flex

An easy way to get around in Dearborn, Troy/Clawson, Auburn Hills/Pontiac, Hall Road, and Farmington/Farmington Hills areas.

This initiative is part of SMART’s ongoing commitment to serving the community.

“By removing transportation barriers, we’re helping to ensure that everyone can participate in the democratic process. At SMART, we pride ourselves on being more than a transit provider,” Ferrell said. “We’re here to serve and uplift the communities that rely on us every day.”

For more information, visit smartmovesus.org.