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To help Connecticut residents get a COVID-19 vaccine, Uber is going to be providing 30,000 free rides to bring eligible people in the state to their appointments.
United Way of Connecticut, Community Health Center, Inc., and Uber on Friday announced the partnership. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
They said Uber has pledged to provide 30,000 free rides to support residents with limited access to transportation in getting to vaccine appointments.
People 16 years old and up who live, study or work in Connecticut are currently eligible for a coronavirus vaccine.
Uber donates 30,000 free rides to vaccine sites for CT residents
HARTFORD, Connecticut (WFSB) In an effort to get as many people access to a COVID-19 vaccine, the United Way of Connecticut, Community Health Center, Inc. and Uber are coming together to provide free rides to vaccine sites.
Uber is donating 30,000 free rides for those who have limited access to transportation so that they can get to a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Connecticut residents can utilize this service to travel to and from appointments across the state.
“These Uber rides act as another tool in our Connecticut toolbox to maximize vaccine access to tens of thousands of Connecticut residents,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “This resource and partnership will allow so many of our neighbors to get their shot without worrying how they will get to and from the vaccination site. I want to thank Uber and our Connecticut partners for forging this commitment.”
Lyft launches health care transportation program
Lyft Pass for Healthcare will let patients schedule rides
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Lyft launched a program that will let health care organizations send patients prepaid passes that they can use for rides to doctor’s appointments.
“We’ve automated an important piece of health access that allows patients to be self-sufficient and in control, while allowing our partners to focus on the services they provide, rather than on administrative processes,” said Megan Callahan, vice president of Lyft Healthcare, in a statement.
The program, called Lyft Pass for Healthcare, lets health care organizations or social services agencies create a budget and set approved pickup and drop-off locations. They can share the pass with patients, who can apply it to their ride.