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Mobilizing support in times of crisis

When disasters strike, movement is critical to relief. Uber moves people to safety and delivers essential supplies to communities around the globe. Since 2020, Uber has provided free rides and deliveries to support displaced residents reaching shelters and accessing resources for recovery.

Global Impact

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Miles traveled for crisis relief

Helping people reach shelters, healthcare, and essential resources

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Countries supported

Activating our platform to provide on-the-ground relief to local communities

From regional natural disasters to local crises, we activate across a wide range of emergencies.

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Storms, Floods, Extreme Weather

Examples: Hurricane Melissa (2025), Sri Lanka cyclone (2025), Valencia floods (2024), Taiwan typhoon (2024), Rio Grande do Sul floods (2024)

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Fires & Wildfires

Examples: Los Angeles wildfires (2025), Greece wildfires (2025), Maui wildfires (2023)

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Earthquakes

Examples: Noto Peninsula earthquake (2024), Turkey & Syria earthquake (2023)

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Local Emergencies

Examples: Orange County Chemical Emergency (2026), Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire (2026)