It’s Election Day — and performing your civic duty could land you some freebies.
From discounted rides to the polls to pizza delivered to voters stuck in line, businesses and nonprofits are rolling out perks for Americans who show up to cast their ballots.
Rideshare giants are offering help with the trip to the polls. Uber riders can enter the promo code “VOTEUBER,” and Lyft customers can use “VOTE26,” for discounted rides.
E-scooter and e-bike provider Lime launched its “Lime to the Polls” program, giving voters free rides when they use the code “VOTE26” to get to and from their polling place, early voting site or ballot drop box, where applicable.
Rental car company Hertz is offering one free rental day with the purchase of at least one additional day. The deal applies to rentals of two or more consecutive days booked through Nov. 3 at participating locations, using the code “211636” on Hertz’s website.
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And if the wait to vote is long, nonpartisan nonprofit group Pizza to the Polls delivers slices from local restaurants to voters waiting in line.
To request a delivery, visit polls.pizza, upload a photo of the line and share your location. The group also accepts donations to send food to voters.
Krispy Kreme is also making Election Day a little sweeter. Customers who visit a participating US shop and say they voted, or show an “I Voted” sticker, can get a free Original Glazed doughnut with no purchase necessary. It’s limited to one per guest.
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A popular LA food truck, Yeastie Boys Bagels, is also dishing out rewards. Voters who show proof they cast a ballot can get a free bagel and schmear when they visit the truck in person.
Many local transit authorities across the country are waiving fares entirely today. For instance, systems like the Southern California Metro and various municipal bus routes are offering free transit lines all day long to ensure public polling access.
Federal law bars offering anything of value in exchange for voting, or for withholding a vote, in elections involving federal candidates. That is why many Election Day promotions are set up so customers don’t have to prove they voted.
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