In Virginia, some local cab drivers will provide free transportation to voters tomorrow.

Jessica Forres talked with one driver who is volunteering his time…

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[NAT: LET ME HAVE YOUR NUMBER INCASE703- 915]

Mulugeta Yimer, a taxi driver for Union Cooperative Cab, is writing down Tameka McClure's phone number. She's a passenger who says she can't vote on Election Day.

I MOVED FROM NORTH CAROLINA AND I CAN'T VOTE BECAUSE I TRIED TO REGISTER HERE AND I WAS TOLD I'D GET MY INFORMATION AND I'VE NEVER GOTTEN IT.

Yimer is a volunteer for a voter outreach group called Virginia New Majority.

I WISH IF I KNOW HER BEFORE BECAUSE WE WORK WITH A CERTAIN DIFFERENT GROUP SO WE CAN DO THAT MAILING FOR HER IN PERSON.

His group is working with 24 Union cab drivers who will give voters free rides to the polls tomorrow.

I BELIEVE TO HELP PEOPLE. THE AMERICAN COUNTRY DID A LOT OF THINGS FOR US FOR US REFUGEES.

He is orginially from Ethiopia and now a U.S. Citizen...being able to vote is a dream come true.

YOU'RE SCARED TO VOTE, YOU'RE SCARED TO RAISE YOUR VOICE. IN THE UNITED STATES YOU CAN SAY ANYTHING TO THE PRESIDENT YOU'RE STILL ALIVE. THIS IS A DEMOCRATIC COUNTRY AND IT'S BUILT ON IMMIGRANTS.

He says voters can call Union Cab on Tuesday for free rides.

Jessica Forres WAMU 885 News

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In Northern Virginia, some taxi drivers are volunteering their time to help voters get to the polls on Election Day.

Jessica Forres reports….

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Driving a mini-van, Mulugeta Yimer, a taxi driver, picks up a passenger at Braddock Metro Station in Alexandria.

[NAT: CAN YOU TAKE ME TO REGAL THEATER-YA]

His meter is on today, but on Tuesday he will turn it off. He and 23 cab drivers with Union Cooperative Cab will provide free transportation to voters on Election Day.

FIRST OF ALL IT'S A CIVIC DUTY, NUMBER TWO WHEN WE COME TO THIS COUNTRY THIS IS A FREEDOM FOR US TO HELP FOR ELECTION SO WE ARE HELPING THE PEOPLE HERE.

Yimer says he's orginally from Ethiopia and now a U.S. citizen.

By giving people free rides to the polls, he says, he can help them take part in the democratic process.

IN MY COUNTRY YOU DON'T HAVE A RIGHT TO VOTE IF YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO VOTE THEY ARE GOING TO ARREST YOU BECAUSE THE SAME PEOPLE WANT TO GET ELECTED EVERY YEAR YOU CANNOT CHANGE..IN THIS IS COUNTRY YOU HAVE FULL FREEDOM TO CHANGE THE PRESIDENT, THE COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR WHOEVER.

He says voters in need of transportation should call Union Cab.

Jessica Forres WAMU 885 News