Liberty Cab Provides Free Rides to Polls on Election Day
Hometown Cab Company Partners with Clean Air Coalition to Get Voters to Polls
Buffalo, New York: Need help getting to the polls? A partnership between Liberty Cab and local community organizations can help you. On November 8th Liberty Cab Company will provide any resident in the City of Buffalo and the Town of Tonawanda a ride to and from their polling place free of charge.
“I think it’s important that everyone gets out to vote,” said Bill Yuhnke, of Liberty Cab, “don’t let the lack of transportation stop you.”
“We are thrilled that Liberty Cab is giving such a tremendous service to the community and supporting residents in their right to vote.”“Rebecca Newberry, Director of Clean Air, “For people who are under immense family, work or financial pressure, having a convenient ride to the polls can mean the difference between voting and staying at home. Liberty Cab is providing a great community service on election day.”
This partnership formed with the help of the Canisius College Communication and Leadership Graduate program. This program is designed to provide students the resources to refine their communication and leadership skills in the workplace. Jennifer Kilo, Carrie Patterson, and Valerie Petty collaborated with Clean Air Coalition and Liberty Cab as part of a class project to help get out the vote this election year.
Residents can take advantage of this service by calling Liberty Cab at 716-877-7111 and using the code LibertyRide2Vote. This service is not affiliated with any political party or campaign.
On Tuesday, November 8th polls will be open from 6am-9pm. Residents can find their polling place, call the Erie County Board of Elections at 716-858-8891.