Ride to the Polls is a completely free service available to all voters, with voters 55 and over as its primary audience.



Trained drivers provide black car service for voters 55 and over as part of a white-glove voting experience that removes the hassle and uncertainty around getting to the polls and returning home.



One call handles everything for the voter: after sign-up, the team finds the voter’s polling location, provides the relevant polling location hours, and coordinates the transportation details.

What service are trained drivers helping provide?

Driver training prepares applicants to complete Election Day assignments safely, respectfully, and according to dispatch instructions.



The public training overview covers:

What does Ride to the Polls driver training cover?

Applicants complete the driver process before receiving an assignment.

How do you complete driver training?

Dispatch uses approved driver information to coordinate Election Day transportation. An assignment may depend on your location, availability, vehicle, preferred driving area, rider needs, and the number of requests near you.



Keep the following information current:

What happens before you receive an assignment?

A Ride to the Polls assignment should provide the practical information needed to complete the trip.



Depending on the assignment, that information may include:

What information will an assignment include?

The rider’s confirmation includes the assigned driver’s first name and vehicle description. Arrive in the vehicle listed with Ride to the Polls and be prepared to identify yourself using the approved process.



At pickup:

How does rider verification work?

Drivers receive limited information so they can complete an assigned trip. Keep that information private.



Do not:

How should drivers protect rider privacy?

A rider may use a wheelchair, walker, cane, service animal, or another mobility aid. The assignment may also note that the rider needs additional time, a particular entrance, or an approved companion.



Read all mobility and pickup notes before accepting the trip.



Contact dispatch if:

What mobility and accessibility information might you receive?

Keep your smartphone charged and available during your approved driving window. Dispatch may need to send an assignment, provide an update, clarify a pickup, or respond to a problem.



Contact dispatch when:

How should drivers communicate with dispatch?

Election Day assignments may involve traffic, school campuses, municipal buildings, apartment communities, senior residences, rural roads, and unfamiliar pickup points.

What should drivers expect on Election Day?

Check that you are at the address, entrance, and time shown in the assignment. Look for any building, unit, gate, or meeting-point instructions.



Follow the approved rider-contact procedure. If the rider does not respond or cannot be located, contact dispatch at <a href="tel:8336038683">833-603-8683</a>.



Provide:



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The rider’s first name</li>



<li>The confirmed pickup address</li>



<li>Your arrival time</li>



<li>The entrance or meeting point you checked</li>



<li>Any approved contact attempt</li>



<li>How long you have been waiting</li>
</ul>



Wait for dispatch instructions. Do not mark the trip complete, leave for another location, or enter a private area unless the approved process directs you to do so.

What if a rider is not at the pickup point?

Contact dispatch as soon as you know that traffic, weather, a road closure, or another issue may affect the pickup time.



Give dispatch:

What should you do if you are delayed?

Call 911 when there is an immediate threat, crash, fire, or medical emergency. Move to a safe location when you can do so without creating additional risk.



After contacting emergency services, notify dispatch at <a href="tel:8336038683">833-603-8683</a> as soon as practical.



Provide factual information:

What should you do in an emergency?

Before Election Day, confirm that you have:

Driver readiness checklist

Frequently asked questions

Finish every required training section before Election Day. Keep your driver-support contact available, review your confirmed availability, and wait for dispatch to provide approved assignments.



Learn about the statewide transportation program through the <a href="https://www.tpaction.com/ride-to-the-polls/"> Ride to the Polls New Hampshire hub</a>.



Last reviewed: September 2026

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Learn what Ride to the Polls driver training covers before Election Day, including rider safety, privacy, accessibility, and dispatch procedures.

What Ride to the Polls Driver Training Covers and What to Expect on Election Day?

What service are trained drivers helping provide?

What does Ride to the Polls driver training cover?

How do you complete driver training?

What happens before you receive an assignment?

What information will an assignment include?

How does rider verification work?

How should drivers protect rider privacy?

What mobility and accessibility information might you receive?

How should drivers communicate with dispatch?

What should drivers expect on Election Day?

What if a rider is not at the pickup point?

What should you do if you are delayed?

What should you do in an emergency?

Driver readiness checklist

Frequently asked questions

How long is Ride to the Polls driver training?

What am I allowed to help a rider with?

What should drivers avoid discussing with riders?

What happens if a rider is not at the pickup point?

What should I do in an emergency?

Complete your driver training

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What Ride to the Polls Driver Training Covers and What to Expect on Election Day?

What service are trained drivers helping provide?

What does Ride to the Polls driver training cover?

How do you complete driver training?

What happens before you receive an assignment?

What information will an assignment include?

How does rider verification work?

How should drivers protect rider privacy?

What mobility and accessibility information might you receive?

How should drivers communicate with dispatch?

What should drivers expect on Election Day?

What if a rider is not at the pickup point?

What should you do if you are delayed?

What should you do in an emergency?

Driver readiness checklist

Frequently asked questions

How long is Ride to the Polls driver training?

What am I allowed to help a rider with?

What should drivers avoid discussing with riders?

What happens if a rider is not at the pickup point?

What should I do in an emergency?

Complete your driver training