Uber Partners With Walgreens to Offer
Free Rides to Vaccination Sites .
Uber has announced a
new initiative to assist with
COVID-19 vaccination efforts
in the United States. .
The ride-share company
has pledged to give 10 million
free rides to those going to
get their COVID-19 vaccine. .
Today, we’re committing 10 million rides
to make it easier for people to get the
COVID-19 vaccine. Because needing a ride
shouldn’t be a barrier. #MoveWhatMatters, Uber, via Instagram.
A trial run of Uber’s program
is currently underway in
Houston, Atlanta, Chicago
and El Paso, Texas. .
The initiative is in partnership with Walgreens, one of
21 national pharmacies that has teamed up with the
federal government to inoculate Americans. .
Uber is also working closely with National
Urban League and other organizations to identify
those most in need of transportation. .
We’re beginning this effort in partnership
with … organizations with deep ties to
communities of color that have been
disproportionately hurt by the pandemic
— with more partnerships to come soon, Uber, via Instagram.
Uber’s announcement came on
the same day that Lyft announced
their own new features that are
aimed at aiding vaccine efforts. .
Lyft’s new features make it easier to
arrange and pay for loved ones to be transported
to their vaccine appointments