Director of Social Impact
This time last year, the world was full of uncertainty. Much has changed since then and, despite the pandemic’s tragic toll, we’ve all felt a growing sense of optimism that better days are ahead. But there is still work to be done to make sure we can all share equally in the recovery.
This year, Uber has so far provided more than 2 million free or discounted trips to organizations around the world as part of our larger commitment to help connect people in underserved communities with available vaccines. Building on that commitment, we are excited to continue this work with incredible partners—and hope you will join us too.
Uber’s Vaccine Access Fund
The White House recently called on corporations to join in the effort to fight the pandemic and promote the use of vaccines. Answering the call, Uber, PayPal, and Walgreens created the Vaccine Access
The three companies have contributed $11 million to the fund for rides to vaccination sites. LISC, which has invested more than $24 billion over the last 40 years to catalyze opportunities in underserved communities, will grant the money to local organizations that deliver social and economic services, especially for people who have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic. LISC will provide technical support, enabling these groups to provide rides to people using Uber’s ride booking technology regardless of whether or not the individuals themselves have smartphones or credit cards.
We are thrilled to have PayPal and Walgreens as founding partners of the fund and looking forward to expanding our reach with the help of other corporations and Uber users.
Tap a button, donate a ride
Starting today, Uber users in the United States can support the Vaccine Access Fund through their Uber or Uber Eats app. Simply tap here to donate or open your Uber or Uber Eats app, tap the donate message and choose your donation amount. When rides to vaccine sites aren’t needed anymore, any remaining funds will be used to advance health equity in underserved communities including helping to provide rides to medical appointments.
Together with PayPal and Walgreens, we’re excited to expand our impact with the Vaccine Access Fund. We can’t move forward until we can all move forward.