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Ride to the Polls 2026!
Charlotte, North Carolina
Community Voter Transportation Initiative
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
2026 U.S. Midterm / General Election
North Carolina Election Day Polling Hours:
6:30 AM - 7:30 PM
In-Person Early Voting:
October 15 - October 31, 2026
FREE RIDE TO/FROM THE POLLS!
QCT Voter ShuttleSM
Helping Eligible Charlotte-Area Residents Get to the Polls!
Queen City Tours® is promoting its
Ride to the Polls community transportation
initiative in connection with the
November 3, 2026 General Election.
The initiative is intended to assist eligible
community members who need transportation
to and from their voting locations.
Free transportation is limited and subject
to eligibility, driver availability,
service area, and advance confirmation.
Priority consideration is given to qualifying low-income and elderly communities. Individuals with accessibility needs may contact us to discuss their transportation requirements and available arrangements.
This community transportation initiative is nonpartisan and does not endorse any political party or candidate.
REQUEST YOUR FREE VOTER SHUTTLE!
If you or someone you know needs transportation
to or from the polls for the
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
election, please contact Queen City Tours®.
Advance requests are encouraged!
All rides must be confirmed before transportation
arrangements are considered final.
Email:
info@queencitytours.com
Text:
704-890-5195
When contacting us, please provide your name,
contact information, general pickup area,
preferred voting date and time, number of
passengers, and any transportation
accessibility requirements.
Please do not send sensitive personal
identification numbers or voter
registration documents by email or text.
OFFICIAL 2026 VOTER INFORMATION
Before requesting transportation, confirm your voting location and applicable election information through the North Carolina State Board of Elections.
Check Your Voter Registration
Find your registration status, assigned
Election Day polling place, and sample ballot.
NC Official Voter Search
Early Voting Information
October 15 - October 31, 2026.
Eligible voters may use an early voting
site in their county during the
applicable site hours.
NC Early Voting Locations and Information
Election Day Information
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Polls are open from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
Registered voters voting on Election Day
must use their assigned polling place.
NC Election Day Voting Information
Important:
Transportation requests made to Queen City
Tours® do not register anyone
to vote or reserve a voting appointment.
Confirm all voting requirements directly
with election officials.
VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED!
Help Your Charlotte Community Get to the Polls!
Queen City Tours® welcomes
inquiries from responsible volunteer drivers
interested in assisting with the
2026 Ride to the Polls initiative.
Volunteer Driver Requirements:
Reliable, clean, and properly maintained vehicle.
Valid driver's license.
Appropriate automobile insurance coverage.
Clean driving record for the previous five years.
Criminal background screening, as applicable.
Ability to coordinate scheduled passenger pickups
and return transportation.
Current CDL, taxi, limousine, Uber, or Lyft
credentials may be included when contacting us
for review.
Volunteer participation is subject to
screening, qualification, and confirmation.
Or text 704-890-5195 and identify your inquiry as Ride to the Polls Volunteer 2026.
OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE HISTORY
Queen City Tours®
Ride to the Polls - 2008
The following photographs document
QCT's earlier community voter
transportation activities.
QCT Ride to the Polls - May 2008
Community Transportation - 2008
QCT Voter Shuttle - 2008
QCT Community History and Recognition
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HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
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to the polls?
Know a qualified driver who wants to volunteer?
Share this information with your
Charlotte-area family, friends,
neighbors, and community organizations.
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Updated October 20, 2026. Transportation is limited, subject to availability and eligibility, and requires confirmation by Queen City Tours®.
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