Expanding the Uber Transit Innovation Fund: meet our next group of recipients

Transit funding, as we’ve seen in recent announcements from Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (THUD) and other federal bills, is being reduced and transit agencies need the support of their partners in the private sector. As a result, we’re stepping up our commitment. 

We announced the $1M Uber Transit Innovation Fund in autumn with the vision of supporting up to 20 forward-thinking public transport agencies, councils, and regional authorities in the US with up to $50,000 in funding. 

We announced the $1M Uber Transit Innovation Fund in autumn with the vision of supporting up to 20 forward-thinking public transport agencies, councils, and regional authorities in the US with up to $50,000 in funding. 

We’ve had a huge amount of interest from both US and Canadian agencies who are feeling the pressure and looking to tackle issues with innovative projects designed to keep their communities moving.

Due to the high number of applications and our ongoing commitment to public transport, we’re increasing our initial investment to support more agencies and expanding the fund to include Canadian agencies. 

In addition to our first cohort of nine winners, we’re stoked to announce an additional 26 Innovation Fund recipients, bringing the total funding awarded to $1.7M. 

From microtransit in Oregon to food access in Richmond, Virginia, the use cases we received were varied. These agencies serve communities ranging from city centres to suburban and semi-rural areas, helping to fill gaps in public transport and create stronger, more connected transport networks. 

More funding, more impact

To date, the Uber Transit Innovation Fund has granted $1,705,000. But our commitment is far from over. 

By the end of the month, we’ll unlock more funding and award additional recipients. For more information on what we do, visit our website.