How to rent an accessible vehicle for $1 on Election Day

BYRON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — A West Michigan company is working to make in-person voting accessible for everyone.

The Creative Mobility Group , which has locations in the Detroit, Flint and Grand Rapids areas, sells, rents and services wheelchair-accessible vehicles and modifies cars to accommodate drivers and passengers with disabilities. The company is launching a new initiative called Roll to the Polls.

“We believe that voting is a fundamental right for all citizens and that transportation should never be a barrier or reason why you weren’t able to vote,” marketing director Tommy Stowers said.

To make that possible, the company is offering $1 wheelchair-accessible van rentals on Election Day for people who need an accessible vehicle to get to their polling location and cast their vote. Vehicles can be rented for a four-hour time block in the morning or afternoon on Nov. 5 and can be driven up to 50 miles at the $1 price point.

“While they have improved mail-in voting options that can be a great benefit for wheelchair users, there’s something to be said about getting to your polling place and seeing your ballot go right into the ballot box,” Stowers said. “That’s a special experience as a citizen.”

Stowers encourages anyone interested to reserve a vehicle as soon as possible to ensure you get it on Election Day. People in West Michigan with loved ones who live near Detroit or Flint can also reserve a vehicle at one of those locations. Accommodations can also be made to have the vehicle delivered at an additional cost. You can find the reservation request form here .

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