Ride service to assist those seeking services or trying to escape violent situations.
Author: WGRZ Staff
Updated: 12:06 PM EDT May 3, 2021
NEW YORK — Domestic violence victims looking for help are getting some assistance from Uber.
The ride service announced it will begin offering free rides for those looking for services or to get away from an unsafe situation.
Uber is partnering with the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) to provide some 1,000 free rides among eight of their member programs in Buffalo, Westchester, New York City, and Long Island.
The effort is part of Uber's 'Driving Change' initiative to provide $5 million in grants over five years with the goal of supporingt US organizations working to prevent, address, and respond to gender-based violence.