By james art BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBMA) – The Birmingham Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA) has announced that MAX Transit will provide free bus service on Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th.
The BJCTA said the service will provide transportation for riders to their designated polling locations, free of charge, throughout the day on a fixed route, the Magic City Connector and the Birmingham Xpress (BRT).
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The BJCTA said this initiative aims to remove transportation barriers and encourage civic engagement among Birmingham and Jefferson County residents.
“We believe that access to transportation should never be a barrier to exercising the right to vote,” said Amanda Hare, Marketing and Communications Manager. “By offering free rides on Election Day, we hope to make it easier for members of our community to make their voices heard.” For more information on routes and schedules, please visit the BJCTA website at maxtransit.org or contact the Service Department at customers at 205.521.0101.