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DART will give free rides to voters around Dallas on Election Day

DART Silver Line will offer free rides to polls on Election Day.

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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will offer free rides on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 to help Dallas-area voters get to the polls.

The promotion covers all DART buses and trains, the Silver Line, GoLink on-demand service, the Dallas Streetcar, paratransit services, and Trinity Railway Express (TRE).

It does not cover the early voting period, which runs through October 30.

“Every citizen has a basic right to vote. However, transportation to get to a polling location stops far too many people from casting their ballots,” says Trenise Winters, EVP and chief operations officer, in a release. “We are excited to have the opportunity to provide this free service on election day.”

Here's how to access free rides on November 3:

DART buses and trains: Riders should be prepared to show a voter registration card or government-issued ID.
Silver Line: Rides will be free.
GoLink: Enter promo code VOTENOV3 when booking to receive a complimentary adult local day pass in the DART GoPass app.
Dallas Streetcar: Rides will be free.
Paratransit services: Riders must schedule their November 3 trip in advance by calling 214-515-7272 to receive the promotion.
Trinity Railway Express: Rides will be free.

Voters can find more information about the free rides program at dart.org/vote.

How to find a polling location
Voting locations and election information are organized by county. Dallas-area voters can find polling locations through their county elections websites:

Collin County: Election information for voters in Plano, Richardson, and Carrollton.
Dallas County: Election information for voters in Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Irving, Rowlett, and University Park.
Denton County: Election information for voters in Carrollton.
Ellis County: Election information for voters in Glenn Heights.
Rockwall County: Election information for voters in Rowlett.

How to plan a DART trip
Riders can plan their trip to a polling location using the Plan tool in the free DART GoPass app or the Trip Planner at DART.org. DART Customer Service is also available at 214-979-1111.

Voters using Google Maps can enter their polling location as the destination and select the transit option to get directions using DART.

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Salute to the Military

Veterans Day 2026 deals in Dallas that honor military service members

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Dallas-Fort Worth communities annually honor active-duty and retired military members on Veterans Day with ceremonies, parades, and special events.

Restaurants and other businesses show their appreciation, too, offering veterans free food, discounts, and other deals to show that their sacrifices are appreciated and to make their lives a little easier for one day.

CultureMap has compiled a list of local restaurants and other companies that are offering special deals on Veterans Day 2026 - Wednesday, November 11 - or the surrounding days. This list will be updated regularly as more deals are announced.

Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

151 Coffee: The coffee chain, which has 12 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer one free drink of any size on November 11.
Cantina Laredo: The Mexican food restaurant, which has a location in Frisco, will offer a complimentary entrée, valued up to $30, on November 11. The deal is not good at the locations at DFW Airport or Love Field.
City Works: The brewpub chain, which has one location in Fort Worth, will offer 25 percent off on November 11.
Cotton Patch Cafe: The casual dining restaurant chain, which has 15 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken on November 11 for dine-in only orders.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: The museum in downtown Dallas will offer free admission to the museum and other programming on November 11.
El Chico: The casual Mexican food chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a complimentary entrée valued up to $25 on November 11.
III Forks: The steakhouse, which has locations in Addison and Frisco, will offer a complimentary entrée valued up to $60 on November 11.
Kona Grill: The upscale casual restaurant chain, which has one location in Dallas, will offer a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any starter from November 9-11. The offer is only available for dine-in guests.
Luckys Café: The Oak Lawn diner will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
Pilot: The truck stop chain, which has seven locations in and around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free sandwich and a coffee or fountain drink on November 11. The offer is redeemable through the Pilot app at participating locations.
Pinstack: The bowling/entertainment chain, which has three locations in the Dallas area, will offer a free personal pizza on November 11. They also offer a 10 percent military discount year-round.
Silver Fox: The steak/seafood restaurant, which has locations in Fort Worth and Richardson, will offer $30 off the purchase of an entrée on November 11.

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