Ill. voters offered free rides to polls for the primary election

ILLINOIS (KFVS) - Across Illinois, people will cast their votes during the primary election on Tuesday, March 17.

Shawnee Mass Transit will provide free rides to the polls in its service area:

They say new and existing clients can ride to the polls on their regular routes in their county on election at no cost.

You can call Shawnee MTD District at 866-577-6278 to schedule a ride.

Rides Mass Transit District official Ana DeUnamuno said the company will also be providing free transportation to the polls.

This is available to anyone within the RMTD service area, including:

DeUnamuno said people can ride to the polls on regular existing routes in their county on Election Day at no cost.

Those inside the RMTD service area requesting transportation may call 844-220-1243 to schedule their transportation.

To learn more, visit ridesmtd.com.