NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — With the presidential election less than a month away, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority has announced that it will offer free rides on election day. RTA officials said bus, streetcar and ferry fares will be waived on two Saturdays during the early voting period and on election day. Exhibition at the Cabildo to showcase ‘Blue Dog’ painter’s Cajun heritage On Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 5, RTA riders can ride at no charge and will not have to show proof of voter registration or RTA passes. RTA officials said the free rides during election periods come as part of "the agency’s commitment to transit equity, including waiving fares on the birthdays of Civil Rights icons Rosa Parks (Feb. 4) and Claudette Colvin (Sept. 5), respectively." For more information, visit the RTA website. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Where Y'at This Weekend: Zombie Paintball, Abita Fall Fest, Oktoberfest, Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest Man arrested following Seabrook-area standoff Harris accepts invite to CNN town hall as another Trump debate appears unlikely Bush man sentenced in sexual assault case involving young girls How to help the recovery from Milton, Helene