NASHVILLE, tenn (WTVF) — As Election Day approaches, one local company is making sure that transportation won’t stand in the way of casting your vote. Recognizing that getting to polling locations can be a barrier for many eligible voters, Judah Elite Travel & Transportation Services is offering free rides to the polls across multiple cities. Shaun Gaffney, who founded Judah Elite 13 years ago in Atlanta, says the company has grown significantly, expanding to several other cities and offering a variety of transportation services, from luxury rides for the rich and famous to transport for wedding parties.
But on Election Day, Gaffney’s focus will be on ensuring people can get to the polls, regardless of transportation challenges. “We’re always about the consumer,” Gaffney said. “We want to make sure that everyone has a chance to vote, and if transportation is an issue, we’re here to help.
We don’t want there to be any excuse for not voting.” Gaffney, who understands that reliable transportation can be a challenge—especially for those in more remote areas—emphasizes that the company is committed to helping people get to the polls, no matter the circumstances. For example, a resident of Raintree Village in Hermitage, Tennessee, could take five minutes by car to reach the nearby Hermitage Library polling location, but a 30-minute walk could make voting difficult for some individuals.
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