"The city is quiet, so quiet," said Manaye, an elderly Uber driver. He lamented the low business, indicating that many residents are staying indoors to watch election coverage.
Safety precautions in D.C. are at an all-time high, with streets barricaded and businesses taking action ahead of the election, reflecting the city's fears of unrest.
"There definitely always are fears living around D.C. that something like the Capitol riots might happen again…But overall, I think people will be ok," said a young woman.
D.C. officials have vowed to avoid being caught off-guard by potential violence as they implement security measures and ensure police presence during this election week.
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