As the United States gears up for the presidential election on Tuesday November 5, ridesharing giants Uber and Lyft are offering discounted rides to polling stations. The Silicon Valley competitors claim they are making voting more accessible for citizens with cheap rides.

Lyft is offering free and discounted rides to polling stations nationwide on Election Day. Here's what to know.

Texas has rules about employers giving people time away from work to vote on Election Day. Read on for how they may apply to you.