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Election Day • Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Your ride is covered this Election Day. MAX Fixed Route, Birmingham Xpress (BRT) and Paratransit rides are complimentary for the entire service day. MAX On-Demand riders can use VOTE26 for two complimentary rides.
Complimentary all service day.
Board your regular route. No promo code needed.
Complimentary all service day.
Ride BRT at no cost. No promo code needed.
Complimentary all service day.
Standard eligibility and advance-reservation requirements apply.
Two complimentary rides with VOTE26.
Enter the code in BJCTA MAX Connect before booking. Two uses per rider/account.
Regular service schedules and boundaries apply. Plan both your trip to the polls and your ride home. No special routes or extended hours are planned.
Paratransit riders: Reserve both directions through the regular reservation process. MAX’s published policy requires next-day reservations by 5 p.m. the day before travel. For November 3, reserve by 5 p.m. Monday, November 2. Call 205.521.0101.
Choose your area below. Open the full-size map to read the labels and legend, then confirm your route, stops and travel times in the trip planner. These maps are planning references and do not show live arrivals.
Need help interpreting a map or checking an accessible connection? Call 205.521.0101. A map does not guarantee service to every polling place or an accessible walking connection.
Select a question to see the answer.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, during each service’s regular operating hours. This offer applies to Election Day only.
MAX Fixed Route, Birmingham Xpress (BRT), Paratransit and MAX On-Demand. Fixed Route, BRT and Paratransit rides are complimentary throughout the service day. MAX On-Demand provides two complimentary rides per rider/account with VOTE26.
The campaign promotes access to the polls. Fixed Route, BRT and Paratransit fares are waived systemwide for the entire service day. MAX On-Demand’s two-ride offer applies within its regular service areas.
No voter-registration card or proof of voting is required for the complimentary ride offer. Standard Paratransit eligibility requirements still apply. Requirements for voting are separate; check Alabama Votes for official voter information.
Regular service schedules will be maintained. No special Election Day routes, additional vehicles or extended hours are planned. Check your route’s schedule and any service alerts before traveling.
Yes. Fixed Route, BRT and Paratransit rides are complimentary throughout the service day, including your return trip and any needed transfers. MAX On-Demand is limited to two complimentary rides per rider/account with VOTE26.
Start with official election information through Alabama Votes. Confirm your assigned polling place before planning your ride. The closest polling place on a map may not be the one assigned to you.
Choose your area, find your confirmed polling location and review nearby transit service. Open the full-size map to read the labels and legend. Then use the MAX Trip Planner or BJCTA MAX Connect app to confirm your route, stops and travel times.
No. These maps are planning references showing polling locations near public transit. They do not show live arrivals, all service alerts or a personalized itinerary. Confirm your trip using current schedules or Customer Service.
Fixed Route and BRT use established stops. You may need to walk between a stop and the polling location. Review both directions of your trip and ask Customer Service for help if the walking connection is unclear.
Call Customer Service at 205.521.0101 to review available options. MAX On-Demand may be an option when your trip meets its service-area rules. Complimentary fares do not expand service boundaries or guarantee service to every polling place.
Check the return route, stop location and last departure before leaving home. Allow time for walking, transfers and voting lines. Transit service hours can differ from polling hours. On-Demand riders should keep one of their two complimentary rides available for the return trip.
You do not need a smartphone to board Fixed Route or BRT. Call Customer Service for planning help. If you need On-Demand booking help without the app, call ahead to confirm how the VOTE26 benefit can be applied.
Go to your regular bus stop or Birmingham Xpress station and board your scheduled service. No fare is collected for these services during the November 3 service day. Follow operator instructions when boarding.
No. VOTE26 is only needed for the MAX On-Demand two-ride offer. Fixed Route and BRT rides are complimentary throughout the service day.
Yes. Fixed Route and BRT rides remain complimentary during the November 3 service day, including trips that require a transfer. Check the connection times before traveling.
Book through the BJCTA MAX Connect app and enter VOTE26 before booking. Check that the discount is applied before confirming the trip. The benefit is two complimentary rides per rider/account during the November 3 service day.
Yes. The two uses are intended to accommodate one ride out and one ride back. Book each trip through the normal On-Demand process.
VOTE26 has no additional geographic restriction within MAX Connect service areas. Regular On-Demand boundaries, trip rules and operating hours still apply. A promo code does not allow a trip outside the service area.
The complimentary benefit is used up after two rides per rider/account. Additional On-Demand trips are subject to normal fares. Fixed Route and BRT remain complimentary for the service day.
Check that you entered VOTE26 exactly, that the trip is eligible for the November 3 service-day offer and that the account has not used both rides. If the discount is missing, contact Customer Service at 205.521.0101 before confirming a paid booking.
No. This code is valid only for the November 3, 2026 service day.
Contact Customer Service for help with a canceled trip or a missing code use before booking again. Normal cancellation rules still apply.
Eligible riders reserve trips through the regular Paratransit process. November 3 rides are complimentary, but eligibility, advance reservations and service rules still apply. VOTE26 is not needed for Paratransit.
MAX’s published reservation policy accepts requests up to two weeks ahead and requires next-day reservations by 5 p.m. the day before travel. For November 3, reserve by 5 p.m. Monday, November 2. Call 205.521.0101 and reserve both directions.
Call Paratransit reservations to confirm your existing pickup and return details and the Election Day fare waiver. Avoid making a duplicate reservation.
No. Standard Paratransit eligibility requirements remain in effect. If you are unsure which service fits your needs, call Customer Service before Election Day.
Call 205.521.0101 to discuss accessibility needs, available services and your trip. Tell reservations or booking staff about any mobility assistance you need. The maps alone do not confirm that a walking connection is accessible.
Tell Paratransit reservations about any companion or personal care attendant when booking. Standard companion and capacity rules apply; confirm the arrangements and any fare questions with reservations.
Contact MAX Customer Service for trip planning, reservations, accessibility questions or promo-code help.
This nonpartisan initiative supports community access. For official voting information, visit Alabama Votes.
