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With Super Tuesday just a week away, VIA Metropolitan Transit is reminding the public to exercise their "ride to vote" for the Texas primary election.Complimentary transportation will be available on Tuesday, March 3 for passengers who present a valid voter registration card.The VIA to Vote initiative has been providing public transit on municipal, state and federal election days since 2016 in order to "encourage civic engagement and remove a common challenge for voters," according to the VIA newsroom VIA's press release comes not long after the public transit service made headlines. Last Wednesday, a man was arrested for assaulting a VIA driver while riding the bus, making "ride-with-caution to vote" a more suitable public exercise this year. According to KSAT , Lawrence Angelo Mattison was reportedly causing a disturbance on the bus. When the driver asked what was wrong, 25-year-old Mattison allegedly shoved the bus driver down, punched him repeatedly and stomped on the driver before taking off. He is now charged with assault on a public servant.VIA spokeswoman Rachel Benavidez said the incident was an anomaly. Since 2017, the system has only recorded an average of two incidents per year in which a passenger strikes a driver.But if you'd still rather find another way to get to the polls, Lyft is also providing free and discounted rides to the primaries through a Voter Access Program.For the first time, Lyft will partner with nonprofits identified as "most in need of transportation," according to a Lyft Blog , distributing rides directly within their networks. This is a part of the LyftUp Initiative aimed at providing reliable and affordable transportation access for all.To find out more information on elections, visit Elections.Bexar.org