June 9, 2026

Meet the first group of recipients shaping the future with the Uber Transit Innovation Fund

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The $1M Uber Transit Innovation Fund is set up to help public transport agencies, councils, and regional authorities trial on-demand mobility solutions. Through the fund, Uber Transit will provide up to $50,000 in funding to 20 forward-thinking agencies across the United States to launch real-world pilot programs.

And we’re stoked to announce our first group of winners.

From San Antonio to San Juan, each of these forward-thinking agencies will receive funding to bring their visionary transit solutions to life, transforming how their communities get around and thrive.

VIA Metropolitan Transit (San Antonio, TX)

The proposed project: A late-night transport program that uses Uber for overflow trips, supporting workers on night shifts, hospitality staff, and other late-night travellers.

Votran (Volusia County, FL)

The proposed project: Supplementing microtransit and paratransit services with non-dedicated vehicles and Uber’s extensive driver network.

Citrus Connection (Polk County, FL)

The proposed project: A subsidised transport program that provides subsidised rides to and from Lakeland Linder International Airport.

Hill Country Transit District (Belton, TX)

The proposed project: A kerb-to-kerb program that will provide affordable transport to a local township, connecting residents to medical appointments, local grocery shops, and more.

Monterey-Salinas Transit District (Monterey, CA)

The proposed project: Modernising an existing paper-based taxi voucher program for senior riders, residents with disabilities, and veterans with same-day, on-demand Uber rides.

Valley Transit Authority (Santa Clara County, CA)

The proposed project: A pilot program offering paratransit riders Uber vouchers for six months to help with same-day transport needs, getting to nutrition sites and day centres, and trips during peak paratransit service hours.

The City of South Bend (South Bend, IN)

The proposed project: A transport program that gives local nonprofits subsidised rides for residents receiving treatment and recovery services for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (Quad Cities, IL)

The proposed project: A fixed-stop microtransit program designed to improve mobility and access to food, using designated community pickup and dropoff locations.

Puerto Rico Integrated Transit Authority (San Juan, PR)

The proposed project: A first-mile/last-mile program that provides subsidised Uber rides to and from 16 train stations, improving access when regular feeder bus services are limited.

We’re keen to see the impact of these agencies’ proposed projects, and we’re excited to be partners on their journeys towards a more connected and sustainable future.