RTD announces Zero Fare to Vote to support voter participation
Take RTD services at no cost to reach voting centers and ballot boxes on Election Day
DENVER (Oct. 27, 2026) –– The Regional Transportation District (RTD)will offer zero fares systemwide on all bus and rail services, as well as paratransit and FlexRide services on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. The no-cost fares are intended to make ballot drop boxes and voting centers more accessible.
“Providing zero-fare transit on election and early voting days makes it easier for people to reach polling places and ballot drop-off locations,” RTD General Manager and CEO Debra A. Johnson said. “The team and I take great pride in supporting voters as they take part in this important civic responsibility.”
Colorado voters can find their nearest ballot drop box or voting center by visiting GoVoteColorado.gov and use the NextRide web app and select the "Vote" icon to find the best route. Voters can look up polling center locations, open dates and hours at GoVoteColorado.gov. Eligible voters must have returned their ballot to a drop box or voting center, or be in line to vote by 7 p.m. on Nov. 3, for their ballot to be counted.
Colorado voters can visit GoVoteColorado.gov to:
- Register to vote or update their voter registration
- Find their local county clerk and recorder’s office
- Find a nearby ballot drop box or voting center
- Sign up to track their ballot using BallotTrax
- Find accurate election information
RTD first offered two Zero Fare to Vote days in 2022 to make it even easier for voters to participate in general elections. In 2024, the agency’s Board of Directors approved the two zero-fare days for future general election National Vote Early and General Election days. RTD also offered zero fares systemwide on National Vote Early Day, Oct. 24.
Watch this short video to learn more about Zero Fare to Vote.