Election Day: Getting to Your Polling Station

Election day in Pakistan comes with a different kind of traffic pattern than an ordinary day. Security checkpoints go up around polling stations, some roads are restricted to through-traffic, and depending on the area, mobile data can be intermittent for parts of the day. None of this needs to complicate getting to your polling station — it just means planning the trip a little differently than usual.

What changes on the road on election day

• Security checkpoints near polling stations. Police and sometimes army personnel are stationed around polling sites, which can slow vehicle movement in the immediate area even without a full closure.
• Some roads close to general traffic. Streets directly outside sensitive or high-turnout polling stations are sometimes closed to vehicles entirely, meaning the final stretch has to be on foot.
• Connectivity can be inconsistent. Mobile networks are occasionally restricted in some areas as a security measure, which is worth planning around if you're relying on an app to book your ride.

Planning your trip to the polling station

• Know your polling station's exact address and CNIC requirement before you leave, so there's no back-and-forth once you're already on the road.
• Book your ride earlier in the day if possible. Turnout and road restrictions tend to build up as the day goes on, especially in the final hours before polls close.
• Expect the last stretch to be on foot. If your polling station's street is closed to vehicles, plan to be dropped a short distance away rather than expecting a door-to-door trip.

A reliable, verified ride when connectivity is uncertain

On a day when network access can be patchy in places, having a verified driver and a trip you can share with family matters more than usual. Every Shareide driver is CNIC-verified, and every ride includes live GPS tracking and trip sharing, so someone at home can follow your journey even if you can't easily check in yourself. Fares stay fixed per seat with no surge, so getting to your polling station doesn't cost more just because it's a high-demand day across the city.

Frequently asked questions

Will roads near my polling station be closed to traffic?

Some may be, particularly at high-turnout or sensitive stations. Plan for the possibility of being dropped a short walk away rather than directly at the gate.

What if mobile data is restricted in my area on election day?

Book your ride earlier if you can, before any restrictions take effect, and let a family member know your polling station and expected timing in advance in case connectivity drops later in the day.

Do I need anything besides my CNIC to vote?

Your original CNIC is the standard requirement at polling stations — check the Election Commission's guidance closer to the date for your specific constituency, since requirements can be updated.