Voter Guide: Free bus on election day

A Lawrence Transit System bus stops just south of Seventh and Vermont streets, Monday, Jan. 18, 2016.

Lawrence Transit will be offering free bus rides Nov. 8 to encourage all residents to vote on election day.

“Voting is a fundamental human right and we want to make sure that voters do not face transportation obstacles on election day,” Robert Nugent, Lawrence Transit Administrator, said in a news release.

There are 77 precincts in Douglas County, and voters can verify their polling place online. Some routes could require transfers, and help planning a route is available at lawrencetransit.org or by calling 864-4644.