Meet the first cohort of recipients shaping the future with the Uber Transit Innovation Fund
The $1M Uber Transit Innovation Fund is designed to help public transit agencies, municipalities, and regional authorities pilot on-demand mobility solutions. Through the fund, Uber Transit will award up to $50,000 in funding to 20 forward-thinking agencies across the United States to launch real-world pilot programs.
And we’re thrilled to announce our first cohort 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 move and thrive.
VIA Metropolitan Transit (San Antonio, TX)
The proposed project: A late-night transportation program that utilizes Uber for overflow rides, supporting workers on graveyard shifts, hospitality workers, and other late-night travelers.
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 subsidized transportation program that provides subsidized rides to and from the Lakeland Linder International Airport.
Hill Country Transit District (Belton, TX)
The proposed project: A curb-to-curb program that will provide affordable transportation to a local township, connecting residents to medical appointments, local grocery stores, and more.
Monterey-Salinas Transit District (Monterey, CA)
The proposed project: Modernizing 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 that provides paratransit riders with Uber vouchers for six months to support same-day transportation needs, access to nutrition sites and day centers, and trips during peak paratransit service hours.
The City of South Bend (South Bend, IN)
The proposed project: A transportation program that provides local nonprofits with subsidized rides for residents undergoing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatment and recovery services.
Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (Quad Cities, IL)
The proposed project: A fixed-stop microtransit program designed to enhance mobility and food access, 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 subsidized Uber rides to and from 16 rail stations, improving access when traditional feeder bus services are limited.
We’re looking forward to witnessing the impact of these agencies’ proposed projects, and are excited to be partners on their journeys toward a more connected and sustainable future.
How to apply
Organizations are invited to submit proposals through the Call for Projects here.
Applications are due by June 30, 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis until funds are fully allocated.