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Nonprofit Provides Free Rides to the Polls on Election Day
Nonprofit Partners with Ridesharing Company, FareRyder, to Provide Free Rides to Polls and Ballot Boxes on Election Day
Arlington, VA — FareRyder, a sustainable energy transportation company, is addressing voter access issues by providing free rides to polls and ballot boxes on November 3, 2020. FareRyder is a black-owned start up company, focused on turning ridesharing into an environmentally friendly, zero emission sector. In an effort to get the word out about their unique service, they have teamed up with Arlington-based nonprofit, Hearts of Empowerment, which is an organization that helps entities gain awareness and traction for their services. Together, the team has launched a local Vote America initiative, focused on mobilizing voters who are equipped to vote but may lack the resources to have their vote counted
Residents of Northern Virginia & the D.C. metro area are encouraged to use FareRyder to get to polls or ballot boxes. The following promotional codes can be shared with individuals in the area who may benefit from this transportation service.
Promo Codes:
FareVote - free ride to polls and ballot drop off on election day (11/3/2020)
FareReturn - 50% off return trip on election day (11/3/2020)
EarlyVote - 10% off ride (currently active)if you decide to cast your early vote before election day, at the polls or ballot drop off location
Find out what's happening in Arlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
How to Ride: FareRyder operates similarly to other ride sharing services. Simply download the app (visit https://fareryder.com/ and click “download app”) and set up an account to begin using the service. Importantly, the rates for these fares are comparable and often more affordable than leading competitor ridesharing services.
FareRyder is an environmentally friendly transportation service, providing rideshare and food delivery in a fleet of all-electric vehicles across 20 U.S. cities. Visit https://fareryder.com/ for more information.
Find out what's happening in Arlingtonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Hearts of Empowerment is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping other entities raise awareness for their mission and maximize their fundraising potential through event planning and strategic marketing. To learn more about Hearts of Empowerment, or to see the other campaigns they have worked on during COVID-19, visit https://heartsofempowerment.org/farevote.
