Lyft and Uber Offer Discounted Rides to Early Voting Poll Sites

10/24/2019

NYC Votes is thrilled to announce that ridesharing companies Lyft and Uber will offer discounted rides to all New York City early voting poll sites from Saturday, October 26, through Sunday, November 3.
 
Voters may visit Voting.NYC and click "Where to Vote” to find the street address for their early voting poll sites. All New Yorkers are assigned a single early voting poll site, which may differ from their poll site on Election Day.
 
"Early voting provides New Yorkers with the flexibility to cast a ballot at a time that fits their busy schedules. We are so excited that Uber and Lyft have offered to make it even easier for New Yorkers to take advantage of this historic opportunity, " said Eric Friedman, Assistant Executive Director for Public Affairs at the NYC Campaign Finance Board.
 
Lyft users may receive 50% off one ride to an early voting poll site (up to $5 off one ride, while rides are available). Voters must use the code NYCVOTES when requesting a driver. This offer is only available within the five boroughs.
 
“At Lyft, we’re always working to improve lives by connecting people and their communities through the world’s best transportation. This Election Day, we want to make it easier for people in New York City to exercise their right to vote,” said Jen Hensley, Director of Public Policy for Lyft. “Every voice is important, and we’re excited to help make them heard in this year’s elections.”
 
Uber users may receive $10 off their ride to an early voting poll site by using the code NYSVOTES2019 upon requesting a driver. This offer is available to voters statewide.
 
“Voting is easier now that New Yorkers can vote early, and Uber is excited to work with the Campaign Finance Board to play our part in ensuring transportation is not a barrier in getting to the polls,” said Hayley Prim, Public Affairs Manager for Uber in New York.
 
Early Voting Details

Early voting is available in New York for the first time starting Saturday, October 26. Early voting poll sites will be open through November 3. New Yorkers may visit the NYC Board of Elections website for hours of operation on each day of early voting.

Help spread the word about early voting by sharing this animated PSA video on social media. Download and post the video on your account, or share it directly from NYC Votes' Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts.

NYC Votes is also encouraging voters to join its Early Voting Challenge on social media. Participants must commit to voting early, share the challenge with three friends, and post an #IVotedEarly selfie anytime during the early voting period.

Earlier this month, NYC Votes launched its official voter guide for the upcoming election. For the first time, the candidate video statements in the online voter guide include American Sign Language translations, making the guide more accessible to the estimated 200,000 New Yorkers who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The NYC Votes Voter Guide is available in print and online versions. Both versions include comprehensive information about the five ballot proposals that voters will be deciding in this election. Voters may visit Voting.NYC and click "Read the Voter Guide" for information about the candidates in each race and the five ballot initiatives.

The last day to cast a ballot is Election Day, on Tuesday, November 5. All poll sites will be closed on Monday, November 4. Early voting poll sites may differ from Election Day poll sites.

Absentee Ballot Deadlines

If you cannot make it to your early voting or Election Day poll sites, you can request to cast an absentee ballot. The last day to postmark an application for an absentee ballot is October 29. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person is November 4. The last day to postmark a completed absentee ballot is November 4, and the ballot must be received by the Board of Elections by no later than November 12. Voters may deliver an absentee ballot in person to the Board of Elections by close of polls on Election Day. 

For a complete list of election dates and deadlines, please see the New York State Board of Elections' 2019 Political Calendar.

NYC Votes is the nonpartisan voter engagement initiative of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB) and its Voter Assistance Advisory Committee (VAAC). In addition to promoting voter registration, participation, and civic engagement in New York City through its many programs and partnerships, NYC Votes sponsors the city’s official Debate Program and produces the citywide Voter Guide.