The nationwide vaccine rollout has been haphazard, to say the least. The past few months have been characterized by malfunctioning registration processes, long lines at distribution sites, confusion over which groups are being prioritized, and stark inequity in who is receiving the vaccines versus who has been hit hardest by COVID-19. And many places simply don’t have enough vaccines.
To pick up the slack, cities and transit agencies across the country have stepped up to provide free or cheap transportation to vaccine distribution sites. These programs are crucial for the elderly, the disabled, non-drivers, and those who live far from public transportation networks or vaccination sites.