DART to offer free rides to caucus sites on February 3

The Iowa Democratic Party and the Republican Party of Iowa are partnering with the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) to ensure central Iowans can get to their Caucus site on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. As a result of the partnership, DART will provide free rides after 4 p.m. on all Local, Express and On Call services, and free rides to and from Caucus sites for DART Paratransit riders. Both the Republican and Democratic Caucuses begin at 7 p.m. Free rides will be available beginning at 4 p.m. through the end of DART’s service day.

Currently eligible Paratransit riders need to schedule their ride in advance. Reservations can be made:

• Monday – Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. by calling DART Customer Service at 515-283-8136.
• Saturday and Sunday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. by calling 515-283-8147 and leaving a voicemail message with the client name, contact number, and trip details.

For more information about how to reserve a DART Paratransit trip, visit ridedart.com/services/paratransit.

Plan your trip

Caucus sites are set by political parties. Riders can find Democratic caucus sites here, and Republican sites here.

Once you’ve found your site, use the MyDART Trip Planner on our website or in the MyDART app to learn which routes you can take. This information is also available online using Google Maps.

Learn more about DART’s services

Riders can learn more about DART’s services, learn which routes operate near them, and plan trips by visiting DART’s website. Any questions related to DART’s service can be directed to DART customer service by emailing dart@ridedart.com or by calling 515-283-8100.

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is Iowa’s largest, and only, regional transit agency, providing service in and around Polk County. DART operates a family of transportation services, providing nearly 4.5 million annual rides that connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, healthcare and other essential destinations. Twelve member governments make up DART’s service area, where the agency carries out its mission to enrich lives, connect communities and expand opportunities for central Iowans. For more information about DART services, schedules, route changes, or directions to the nearest DART stop, visit the website at ridedart.com, download the free MyDART app or call 515-283-8100.