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Despite quarantining out of an abundance of caution after coming into contact with a family member who tested positive for COVID-19, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy proceeded with his daily briefing virtually, reporting on a drop in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations statewide.
Mayor Steven M. Fulop is joining forces with Uber to announce a new agreement that will expand residents’ access to COVID-19 vaccinations with free Uber rides to and from Jersey City vaccination sites.
At the start of Phase 1B, which includes essential frontline workers and seniors 75 years old and over, the city will provide 12,000 free roundtrip rides to residents who will benefit most from avoiding crowded mass transit or may not otherwise have the means to travel.
“We’ve been successful in utilizing our community partnerships to create innovative solutions to meet various challenges exacerbated by this pandemic, and this latest joint venture with Uber will provide our seniors and frontline workers with free, safe, and direct access to lifesaving vaccinations,” said Mayor Fulop. “I’m extremely grateful for Uber’s generosity, which will ultimately encourage more people to get vaccinated early.”
Hudson Reporter
Free rides to get vaccinated
Jersey City partners with Uber to provide free rides to frontline workers and seniors ×
Frontline workers and those over 75 can book free rides to and from vaccination centers with Uber. Photo by MikeDotta / Shutterstock.com
Mayor Steven Fulop is joining forces with Uber on a new agreement that will expand residents’ access to COVID-19 vaccinations with free rides to and from Jersey City vaccination sites.
At the start of Phase 1B, which includes essential frontline workers and seniors 75 years old and over, the city will provide 12,000 free roundtrip rides to residents who will benefit most from avoiding crowded mass transit or may not otherwise have the means to travel to get a vaccine.