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.
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The ride-share company has pledged to give 10 million free rides to those going to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
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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.
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The initiative is in partnership with Walgreens, one of 21 national pharmacies that has teamed up with the federal government to inoculate Americans.
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Uber is also working closely with National Urban League and other organizations to identify those most in need of transportation.
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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.
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Lyft’s new features make it easier to arrange and pay for loved ones to be transported to their vaccine appointments